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AFGE Public Policy Director Jacque Simon Appears on C-SPAN's

munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST

Jacque Simon appeared on C-SPAN's, "Washington Journal," to discuss sequestration and the role of AFGE during this sequestration period.

Tune in now as Rep. Hank Johnson, AFGE members address dangers of sequestration

munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST

Featured guests: Hank Johnson, Troy Tingey, Michael Meserve, and Paul Ferris

AFGE National President J. David Cox Sr. Appears on CNN Monday Morning

munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST

AFGE National President J. David Cox Sr. joined CNN’s Carol Costello on “CNN Newsroom” to address the dangers of sequestration and provide alternatives to federal employee furloughs.

Vollrath Documents re Budget Control Act of 2011

munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera) — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST

Effect of Nonpay Status on Your TSP Account

munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera) — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST

DFAS Local 201 Sequestration Impact

munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera) — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST

Tune in now for a special presentation from the union’s Legislative and Grassroots Mobilization Conference

munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST

Featured guests: Colleen Hanabusa, Clayola Brown, Lee Saunders, Terry McAuliffe, Chris Van Hollen, J. David Cox Sr.

Tune in now for details on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act

munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST

Featured guests: Bob Edgar, Bob Weiner, Eleanor Clift, and Ron Pollack

2013 Issue Papers

munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST

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munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST

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Health And Safety

munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST

Tune in now for the union’s response to the threat of sequestration at the Department of Defense

munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST

Featured guests: Don Hale, Scott Paul, Robyn Kehoe and Dale Deshotel

Tune in now for a preview of the 2013 Legislative and Grassroots Mobilization Conference

munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST

Tune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” for a preview of the union’s 2013 Legislative and Grassroots Mobilization Conference. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Jan. 25, is now available on demand.

The Passing of National Vice President Dwight Bowman - 14th District

munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST

The American Federation of Government Employees mourns the loss of its 14th District National Vice President, Dwight Bowman, who passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 17, 2013. A memorial service for will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. at the Maple Springs Baptist Church, 4130 Belt Road, Capitol Heights, MD 20743.

Tune in now to learn about AFGE’s victory against an airport privatization initiative in Sacramento

munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST

Featured guests: Siobhan “Sam” Bennett, Larry Mishel, James Mudrock and Mark Williams

Message from NP J. David Cox on Ongoing Budget Battles Over the Next Three Months

munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST

Tune in now for a look back at 2012 on “Inside Government”

munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST

Featured guests: Eleanor Holmes Norton, Donna Christensen, Dennis Kucinich, Tim Kaine, Ben Cardin and Van Jones

AFGE Public Policy Director Appears on Federal News Radio

munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST

AFGE Public Policy Director Jacque Simon recently appeared on Federal News Radio to discuss a proposed bill that would extend the pay freeze for federal employees. The bill was rejected by the Senate but is expected to return to the floor.

Tune in now to learn about federal employees’ sacrifices toward deficit reduction

munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera) — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST

Featured guests: Rep. Gerry Connolly, J. David Cox Sr. and Don Hale

AFGE Addresses the Fiscal Cliff on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal

munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST

AFGE Public Policy Director Jacque Simon appeared on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal television program to discuss sequestration (the fiscal cliff) and the potential impact on federal employees and government agencies.