Congressional Testimony
| Date | Given By | Subject | Committee |
| September 19, 2012 | J. David Cox National President AFGE, AFL-CIO |
Investing in an Effective Federal Workforce | The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia |
| March 29, 2012 | John Gage National President AFGE, AFL-CIO |
"Contractors: How Much Are They Costing the Government?" | The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs Subcommittee on Contracting Oversite |
| June 21, 2011 | Witold Skwierczynski President, National Council of Social Security Administration, Field Operations Locals. AFGE, AFL-CIO |
Inspiring Students to Federal Service | The Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management The federal workforce, and the District of Columbia. The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| March 2, 2011 | Maryann D. Hooker, MD Lead Neurologist, Wilmington, Delaware, VA Medical Center Secretary, AFGE Local 342 AFGE, AFL-CIO And The AFGE National VA Council |
The Fiscal Year 2012 Budget | The Senate Committee On Veterans' Affairs |
| September 30, 2010 | Jacqueline Simon Public Policy Director AFGE, AFL-CIO |
Department of Defense Efficiency Initiative | House Budget Committee |
| September 29, 2010 | Statement for the record AFGE National Washington, DC |
VA Collective Bargaining Rights for VA Health Care Professionals | Subcommittee on Health. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs |
| September 16, 2010 | Jimmy F. Sims, JR. RVSR and AFGE Local 1738 Steward VBA Regional Office Winston-Salem, NC |
Examining Training Requirements of Veterans Benefits Administration Claims Processing Personnel | House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs |
| July 21, 2010 | Milagro Rodríguez Occupational Health and Safety Specialist, AFGE, AFL-CIO |
“Are we Playing it Safe and Secure: An Examination of Worker Protections Pre- And Post-Injury” | The Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform |
| June 15, 2010 | Molly M. Ames Rating Veterans Service Representative VBA Regional Office, San Diego, California, AFGE National Veterans Affairs Council, AFGE, AFL-CIO |
“State Of The Veterans Benefits Administration” | House Committee On Veterans� Affairs Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs |
| June 9, 2010 | John Gage National President, AFGE, AFL-CIO |
“The National Security Personnel System And Performance Management In The Federal Government” | The Subcommittee On Oversight Of Government Management, The Federal Workforce, And The District Of Columbia Senate Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs |
| May 20, 2010 | Jacqueline Simon Public Policy Director, AFGE, AFL-CIO |
“Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Transforming Federal Hiring” | The Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform |
| May 6, 2010 | Jimmy F. Sims, Jr. RVSR AFGE Local 1738 Steward VBA Regional Office Winston-Salem, North Carolina, AFGE, AFL-CIO |
“Quality Vs Quantity: Examining The Veterans Benefits Administration�s Employee Work Credit And Work Management Systems” | The House Committee On Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs |
| May 4, 2010 | Joseph Flynn National Vice President, AFGE, AFL-CIO |
“Work-Life Programs: Attracting, Retaining And Empowering The Federal Workforce” | The Subcommittee On Oversight Of Government Management, The Federal Workforce, And The DC Senate Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs |
| February 25, 2010 | Joseph Flynn National Vice President, AFGE, AFL-CIO |
“Managing The Defense Acquisition System And The Defense Acquisition Workforce” | The Defense Acquisition Reform Panel House Armed Services Committee |
| February 24, 2010 | American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Examination of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Delivery at Discharge and Quick Start Programs” | House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee |
| February 23, 2010 | Jacqueline Simon Public Policy Director AFGE, AFL-CIO |
“FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency And Cost Savings Act” | The Subcommittee On The Federal Workforce, Postal Service, And The DC House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform |
| February 3, 2010 | John McCray Rating Specialist VBA Regional Office, Los Angeles, CA On Behalf Of AFGE, AFL-CIO |
“VA On Implementation And Update On The Veterans� Benefits Improvement Act” | The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs House Committee On Veterans� Affairs |
| October 10, 2009 | Statement for the Record American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Veterans� Affairs Legislative Hearing” | The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs House Committee On |
| November 3, 2009 | J. David Cox, Sr. National Secretary-Treasurer, American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Managing The Thrift Savings Plan To Thrive” | The Subcommittee On The Federal Workforce, Postal Service, And The D.C. House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform |
| September 30, 2009 | Mary A. Curtis APRN, BC Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist And Clinical Application Coordinator Boise VA Medical Center Boise, Idaho On Behalf Of American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“VA Contracts For Health Care” | The Senate Committee On Veterans' Affairs Hearing |
| September 24, 2009 | John Nicolai Cemetery Representative, Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado On Behalf Of American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Honoring The Fallen: How Can We Better Serve America�s Veterans And Their Families?” | The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs House Committee On Veterans� Affairs |
| September 22, 2009 | American Federation of Government Employees AFL-CIO |
“Is the VA Meeting the Pharmaceutical Needs of Veterans?” | The Subcommittee on Health House Committee on Veterans� Affairs |
| June 25, 2009 | John Gage National President American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“The National Security Personnel System” | The Defense Business Board Task Group |
| June 18, 2009 | Michael Ratajczak Decision Review Officer, VA Cleveland Regional Office On Behalf of The American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Addressing The Backlog: Can VA Manage 1 Million Claims?” | The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs House Veterans� Affairs Committee |
| June 16, 2009 | T. J. Bonner President, National Border Patrol Council On Behalf of The American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs On Protecting Our Employees: Pandemic Influenza Preparedness And The Federal Workforce” | The Subcommittee On Oversight Of Government Management, The Federal Workforce, And The DC Senate Committee |
| June 10, 2009 | J. David Cox, R.N. National Secretary-Treasurer, AFGE, AFL-CIO |
“VA Construction” | The Senate Committee On Veterans� Affairs Oversight Hearing |
| May 14, 2009 | Statement For The Record By The AFGE American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Protecting The Public From Waste, Fraud, And Abuse: The Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act Of 2009” | The House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform |
| May 14, 2009 | T. J. Bonner President, National Border Patrol Council, American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Protecting The Protectors: An Assessment Of Front-Line Federal Workers In Response To The Swine Flu (H1N1) Outbreak” | The Subcommittee On Federal Workforce, Postal Service And The DC House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform |
| May 14, 2009 | William Angulo Preston Acting President, AFGE, Local 17 On Behalf Of The American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Veterans' Affairs On Examining Appellate Processes And Their Impact On Veterans” | The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs House Committee |
| April 22, 2009 | Jacqueline Simon Public Policy Director American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Public Service In The 21st Century: An Examination Of The State Of The Federal Workforce” | The Subcommittee On Federal Workforce, Postal Service And The DC House Committee |
| April 22, 2009 | Ammie Hilsabeck Registered Nurse Oscar G. Johnson Va Medical Center On Behalf Of American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Pending Health-Related Legislation” | The Senate Committee On Veterans' Affairs |
| April 1, 2009 | AFGE American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“The National Security Personnel System” | The House Armed Services Committee Subcommittee On Readiness |
| March 10, 2009 | Deborrah Jackson Local 2741 President, American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Libraries, Parks and Recreation” | D.C. Council Committee |
| March 10, 2009 | Bryan Lowry And Phil Glover President and Legislative Coordinator Of The Council Of Prison Locals, American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Appropriations On Federal Bureau Of Prisons” | The Subcommittee On Commerce, Justice, And Science House Committee |
| March 5, 2009 | John Gage National President, American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Homeland Security On Putting People First: A Way Forward For The Homeland Security Workforce ” | The Subcommittee On Management, Investigations, And Oversight House Committee |
| March 3, 2009 | Geneva Moore Senior Veterans Service Representative VBA Regional Office, Winston-Salem, N.C. On Behalf Of AFGE, AFL-CIO |
“Veterans' Affairs On Document Tampering And Mishandling At The Veterans Benefits Administration” | A Joint Hearing Of The Subcommittees On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs And Oversight And Investigation House Committee |
| February 11, 2009 | AFGE Local 17 Local 17, American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Review Of Veterans� Disability Compensation: What Changes Are Needed To Improve The Appeals Process?” | Senate Committee On Veterans� Affairs Hearing |
| September 24, 2008 | Leonard Smith Veterans Claims Examiner VBA Atlanta Regional Office On Behalf Of The American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Follow-Up On Oversight Hearing On G.I. Bill Implementation” | The Subcommittee On Economic Opportunity House Committee On Veterans� Affairs |
| September 24, 2008 | Sherri Bracey Program Manager Women�s And Fair Practices Department of the American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“On Domestic Partner Benefits For Federal Employees: Fair Policy And Good Business” | The Senate Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs |
| September 18, 2008 | Michael Ratajczak Decision Review Officer, VA Cleveland Regional Office On Behalf Of The American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Examining The Effectiveness Of The Veterans Benefits Administration Training, Performance Management And Accountability” | The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs House Veterans� Affairs Committee |
| July 22, 2008 | John Gage National President, American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“A Review of Pay-For-Performance Systems In The Federal Government” | The Subcommittee On Oversight Of Government Management, The Federal Workforce, And The District Of Columbia Senate Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs |
| July 9, 2008 | David L. Wright President, Federal Protection Service Union, American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Challenges Facing The Federal Protective Service: What Is At Risk” | The Senate Subcommittee On Oversight Of Government Management, The Federal Workforce And The District of Columbia Of The Committee On Homeland Security And Government Affairs Management |
| June 19, 2008 | J. David Cox, RN National Secretary-Treasurer, American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Veterans' Disability Compensation Claims Processing” | Senate Committee On Veterans� Affairs |
| June 12, 2008 | American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO | “S. 3013, Non-Foreign Area Retirement Equity Assurance Act Of 2008” | The Subcommittee On Oversight Of Government Management, The Federal Workforce, And The District Of Columbia Senate Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs |
| June 5, 2008 | American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO | “Veterans' Affairs Legislative Hearing” | The Subcommittee On Health House Committee |
| May 22, 2008 | J. David Cox, RN National Secretary-Treasurer, American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Human Resources Challenges Within The Veterans Health Administration” | The Subcommittee On Health House Committee On Veterans� Affairs |
| May 21, 2008 | J. David Cox RN National Secretary-Treasurer, American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO |
“Department Of Veterans� Affairs Health Care Legislation” | The Senate Committee On Veterans� Affairs |
| May 8, 2008 | Witold Skwierczynski President of the National Council of Social Security Administration, Field Operations Locals, American Federation Of Government Employees AFL-CIO |
“More Work, Less Resources: Social Security Field Offices Struggle To Deliver Service To The Public” | The Senate Committee On Finance |
| May 6, 2008 | John Gage National President, American Federation Of Government Employees AFL-CIO |
“Recruiting And Hiring The Next Generation Of Federal Employees” | The Subcommittee On Oversight Of Gov�t Management, The Fed Workforce, And The DC Senate Committee |
| April 29, 2008 | John Gage National President, American Federation Of Government Employees AFL-CIO |
“Oversight And Government Reform On Catching Up: Benefits That Will Help Recruit And Retain Federal Employees” | The Subcommittee On Federal Workforce, Postal Service And The District Of Columbia House Committee | April 23, 2008 | Witold Skwierczynski President of the National Council of Social Security Administration, Field Operations Locals, American Federation Of Government Employees AFL-CIO |
“Giving the SSA the Resources it Needs to Provide the Benefits Workers Have Earned” | The House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means on Clearing the Disability Backlog |
| April 09, 2008 | Valerie O�Meara N.P. Professional Vice President, AFGE Local 3197, American Federation Of Government Employees AFL-CIO |
“Making the VA The Workplace Of Choice For Health Care Providers” | The Senate Committee On Veterans� Affairs |
| March 13, 2008 | Charles Orzehoskie, Esq., P.E. President, National Council of EPA Locals 238, American Federation Of Government Employees AFL-CIO |
“EPA Library Closures: Better Access For a Broader Audience?” | The Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, Committee on Science and Technology |
| March 6, 2008 | Mary Jean Burke First Executive Vice President, National Veterans Affairs Council, American Federation Of Government Employees AFL-CIO |
“Paid Parental Leave Improves Recruitment and Retention” | Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Joint Economic Committee on Investing in the Future of the Federal Workforce |
| February 14, 2008 | J. David Cox, R.N. National Secretary Treasurer, American Federation Of Government Employees AFL-CIO |
“Examining The Backlog And The VA�s Claims Processing System” | The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs House Veterans' Affairs Committee |
| February 12, 2008 | John Gage National President, American Federation Of Government Employees AFL-CIO |
“Oversight and Government Reform on Pay for Performance Systems” | The Subcommittee on the Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia House Committee |
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