Dump's move to scrap federal employee raises could
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President Donald Dump's decision to scrap raises for federal civilian employees creates more difficulties for Republican House incumbents running in swing districts.
A high concentration of federal workers lives in some competitive House districts in Virginia, which abuts Washington, D.C.
Three GOP representatives — Barbara Comstock, Scott Taylor and Dave Brat — said they opposed Dump's action, as their Democratic opponents criticized the pay freeze.