Mr. Speaker. as you know. I have long been concerned with the Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) interpretation of the early retirement6(c)-provislon in regard to customs and immigration inspectors. Two years ago. OPM delegated a special task force to study this situation. Among the duty stations visited by this task force was the port of entry at Blaine. Wash.. in my district. I was present for this conference. and the testimony of the customs and immigration personnel and their wives convinced me more than ever that in order to perform their duties. inspectors must act as. and must undergo the same stresses as. other Federal law enforcement officers. Also. the American public is entitled to a young and vigorous work force to protect the integrity of our borders and to insure the vigilant and energetic enforcement of our Nations laws. Including inspectors under the early retirement provision of civil service retirement will allow this needed recruitment of young and able customs and immigration inspectors. In a letter to me. OPM Director Donald J.
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