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Local government employees who earn $50,000 or less a year. Among state workers, the number is 42 percent. Among federal workers, it's only 16 percent.

Local government employees who earn $50,000 or less a year. Among state workers, the number is 42 percent. Among federal workers, it's only 16 percent.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.