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- Contractors with security clearances lack path to report problems
- Proposed commission would give teeth to cost-saving ideas but some lawmakers skeptical
- Feds outside the Beltway react to furloughs
- Contracting executives guilty of 8(a) program fraud
- EPA CIO Jackson returning to private sector
- Navy strikes enterprise licensing deal with Oracle
- 29-year-old NASA engineer going where no one has gone before
- USPS reaches energy reduction goal ahead of schedule
- NOAA meteorologist helps save lives one storm at a time
- ICE Director John Morton stepping down
- NASA picks 8 new astronauts, 4 of them women
- House passes sweeping $638 billion defense bill
- NIH tops list of best companies for baby boomers
- Latest postal reform proposal OKs 5-day delivery
- IRS official contradicts claims about reviews
- House presses VA for more details after cyber attacks
- DoD maintains BRAC fight, despite opposition
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Inside Government is produced by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). The program features interviews and commentary on a wide range of subjects that impact the lives and livelihoods of federal and D.C. government workers and the general public, and features lawmakers, journalists, union leaders, celebrities and more.
Group advocates for renewal of payroll tax cut, long-term unemployment aid - December 2nd, 2011 and December 9th, 2011
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" Campaign for America's Future Co-director Roger Hickey discusses efforts to extend the payroll tax cut and long-term unemployment benefits and the impact on the middle class. Dan Roam, author of "Blah, Blah, Blah: What to do When Words Don't Work," and Hooks Book Events President Perry Pidgeon Hooks also appear from the recent Excellence in Government Conference.
Union fighting to save DoD civilian workforce jobs - November 18th, 2011 and November 25th, 2011
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" Defense Conference Chair Don Hale addresses the Defense Department's plans to slash thousands of civilian workforce jobs. AFGE Political Action Committee Director Bob Nicklas and AFL-CIO's Ben Waxman also discuss the labor movement's collective bargaining win on Election Day in Ohio.
Staffing and funding shortages plaguing Federal Bureau of Prisons - November 11th, 2011
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" Council of Prison Locals President Dale Deshotel details the danger of not properly staffing and funding the Bureau of Prisons. AFGE local presidents John Garvey, Mike Guerrissi and Vernon Steed shed light on workplace concerns at their respective agencies. Also, we report from Occupy Oakland and AFGE's recent rally to support Social Security Administration workers.
Supporting public workers and the middle class - November 4th, 2011
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" California Labor Federation Executive Secretary-Treasurer Art Pulaski expresses support for public sector workers and discusses the danger of cutting public services and squeezing the middle class. AFGE Social Security Administration Council 220 National Health and Safety Representative Howard Egerman sheds light on his efforts to ensure safety in the federal workplace.
The importance of public sector unions - October 21st, 2011 and October 28th, 2011
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" labor historian Dr. Nelson Lichtenstein discusses the importance of public sector unions and the future of the labor movement. AFGE National Council of Social Security Administration Field Operations Locals President Witold Skwierczynski also appears to address contract negotiations with SSA and a series of upcoming nationwide rallies.
D.C. Labor FilmFest preview - October 14th, 2011
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" D.C. Labor FilmFest Director Chris Garlock previews this year's event. AFGE Local 3403 President Carter Kimsey also discusses the impact of the Office of Personnel Management's 2011 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.
Reviving the American Dream - October 7th, 2011
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" The Nation Publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel and U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) join us from the Take Back the American Dream Conference to address the U.S. jobs crisis and the value of public service. Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexis Herman discusses challenges facing the American workforce.
The government's role in job creation and economic recovery - September 30, 2011
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) and National Urban League President & CEO Marc Morial join AFGE's "Inside Government" from the recent Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference to discuss job creation and public service, while AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler previews the Next Up Young Workers Summit in Minneapolis Sept. 29 - Oct. 2. Campaign for America's Future Co-director Roger Hickey also previews the Take Back the American Dream Conference Oct. 3 - 5.
What the president's deficit reduction plan means for federal employees - September 23rd, 2011
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" Legislative and Political Director Beth Moten analyzes President Obama's deficit reduction plan and the impact on federal workers. Grantham University Associate Provost Dr. Cheryl Hayek then discusses the online university's student support programs and unveils a special benefit for AFGE members. AFGE local officers Ivan Weich, Robena Reid and Kevin Ellis also appear.
Inside Government - September 16th, 2011
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative President Vincent DeMarco introduces the "Enroll America" organization while AFGE Veterans Affairs Local 2338 President Kevin Ellis outlines a new grassroots mobilization plan. AFGE 5th District National Vice President Everett Kelley and Defense Conference Vice Chair Patty Viers discuss the critical work by civilian Defense Department employees and Veterans Affairs Local 2157 First Vice President Marcia Blaine highlights the VA's commitment to top-quality patient care.
Inside Government - September 9th, 2011
This Week on AFGE's "Inside Government" Local 1760 VP Shaun O'Connell looks back on the impact of 9/11 on New York City. AFGE 14th District NVP Dwight Bowman examines the labor movement's use of social media; 6th District NVP Arnold Scott and Local 3448 Labor Management Relations VP Patti Davis-Sato discuss the attack on federal employees.
Inside Government - September 2nd, 2011
Jason Wilder
President, AFGE U.S. Marshals Service Local 2272
David Sheagley
Regional Vice President, AFGE Social Security Administration Council 220
President, AFGE SSA Local 3448
John O'Grady
Treasurer, AFGE Environmental Protection Agency Council 238
President, AFGE EPA Local 704
Joe Mansour
National Workers' Compensation Coordinator, AFGE Council of Prison Locals
President, AFGE Bureau of Prisons Local 1102
Inside Government - August 19th and August 26th, 2011
Judge Greg Mathis
Host, Judge Mathis show
John Gage
AFGE National President
Josie Marrujo
President, AFGE Social Security Administration Local 4041
Michael Castelle
National Fair Practices Coordinator, AFGE Council of Prison Locals
Inside Government - August 5th and August 12th, 2011
Augusta Thomas
AFGE National Vice President for Women's and Fair Practices
Bob Challender
President, AFGE Local 200
Bob Nicklas
Director, AFGE Political Action Committee
James Glenn
President, AFGE Local 1643
Inside Government - July 22nd and July 29th, 2011
Dwight Bowman
AFGE 14th District National Vice President
Bill Fletcher
AFGE Field Services and Education Director
John Threlkeld
AFGE Legislative Representative
Inside Government - July 15th, 2011
Dennis Van Roekel
President, National Education Association
Rick Bloomingdale
President, Pennsylvania AFL-CIO
Bob Weiner
Former Clinton White House Spokesman
Bob Hill
District Advisor, First Command Financial Services
Inside Government - July 8th, 2011
U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.)
Roger Hickey
Co-director, Campaign for America's Future
Bob Hill
District Advisor, First Command Financial Services
Ricky McCoy
President, AFGE TSA Local 777
Inside Government - July 1st, 2011
John Gage
AFGE National President
Ricky McCoy
President, AFGE TSA Local 777
Enid Doggett
AFGE Communications Director
Inside Government - June 17th, 2011
J. David Cox
AFGE National Secretary-Treasurer
Andrew Fieldhouse
Federal Budget Policy Analyst, Economic Policy Institute
Former Rep. Bob Edgar (D-Pa.)
President & CEO, Common Cause
Inside Government - June 3rd, 2011 and June 10th, 2011
Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.)
David Borer
AFGE General Counsel
Don Hale
Chair, AFGE Defense Conference
Nate Whiteman
Director of Recruitment and National Events, Union Sportsmen's Alliance
