2010 Pay Raise

President Obama has just sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declaring his intention to implement a 2.0 percent pay raise for civilian federal employees starting in January 2010, citing the economic crisis and unemployment. More to come, of course.

Updated: Of course, Congress can override this. And we're getting word that the Obama administration has promised to adhere to pay parity in subsequent years. But promises, of course, are simply that.