Feds Launch Survey to Improve Their Own Services
Published Date: 6/3/2025
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Summary
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service wants your thoughts on how they deliver services. They’re asking the public and other agencies to take a quick survey to help make their work better and easier for everyone. This feedback will be reviewed soon to keep things running smoothly without adding extra paperwork or costs.
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