    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book I)]
    [April 20, 1995]
    [Pages 560-561]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Memorandum on Employees Affected by the Oklahoma City Bombing
    April 20, 1995

    Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies

    Subject: Excused Absence for Employees Affected by the Bombing of the
    Federal Building in Oklahoma City

        I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and suffering caused by the
    bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. I
    convey my deepest sympathy and heartfelt sorrow to our fellow Americans
    and their families who have been affected by this senseless act of
    violence. Many parts of the Federal Government have been mobilized to
    respond to this tragedy.
        As part of this effort, I ask the heads of executive departments and
    agencies having Federal civilian employees in the Oklahoma City area

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    to excuse from duty, without charge to leave or loss of pay, any such
    employee who is prevented from reporting to work or faced with a
    personal emergency because of the bombing and who can be spared from his
    or her usual responsibilities. This policy should also be applied to any
    employee who is needed for emergency law enforcement, relief, or
    recovery efforts authorized by Federal, State, or local officials having
    jurisdiction.
        Workers' compensation benefits are available in the case of Federal
    employees who were injured or killed in the bombing. The Department of
    Labor has sent a team of workers' compensation specialists to Oklahoma
    City to provide direct assistance to affected employees and their
    families.

                                                          William J. Clinton