Listen Now! Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.) Shows Support for Federal Employees on "Inside Government"

Listen Now! Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.) Shows Support for Federal Employees on "Inside Government"

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tune in now to AFGE's "Inside Government" as Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) praises the work of federal employees. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Feb. 10, is now available on demand.

Sarbanes lauded the continued dedication and commitment of federal workers despite a contentious political environment in Washington. Sarbanes went on to discuss campaign finance reform and his support for the creation of a public financing system in federal elections.

Congressman John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) and Newsweek and Daily Beast contributor Eleanor Clift then addressed the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Yarmuth detailed his efforts to educate constituents in Kentucky's 3(rd) District about ACA while Clift talked about the political implications of health care reform.

Lastly, National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare President and CEO Max Richtman shared ideas to improve Social Security and Medicare and also addressed the valuable work of SSA employees.

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Evidence, A Dance Company Presents "Gatekeepers" Performance at 8th Annual Gala

Evidence, A Dance Company Presents "Gatekeepers" Performance at 8th Annual Gala

Verizon Foundation recognized with 2012 Corporate Gatekeepers Award

NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Evidence, A Dance Company presented the first-ever performance of "Gatekeepers" and recognized the Verizon Foundation for its commitment to the arts at its 8th Annual Gala on February 13 at New York's Manhattan Center. Founded by internationally-acclaimed choreographer Artistic Director Ronald K. Brown, Evidence's mission is to promote understanding of the African Diaspora through music, movement and spoken word.

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Hosted by The Gershwins' "Porgy and Bess" star Norm Lewis, some 250 distinguished guests attended the star-studded affair. Actress Phylicia Rashad served as the Gala Honorary Chair. The black-tie event began with an elegant cocktail reception, followed by dinner, a special performance by Evidence, dessert and Evidence's signature "Dancing with the Dancers."

Special Guests attending the celebratory gala included: Filmmaker Spike Lee; Actress Tamara Tunie of"Law and Order: SVU;" Tony Award winning actress LaChanze of "The Help" and Broadway's "The Color Purple;" Supermodel and businesswoman Beverly Johnson; Judith Jamison, former Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; Chef Roble Ali of Bravo's "Chef Roble & Co.;" and leading cast from "Porgy and Bess."

The Verizon Foundation received the 2012 Corporate Gatekeepers Award for their long standing support of the arts and community development and Evidence, A Dance Company.

The Gala presented Evidence's performance of "Gatekeepers," a powerful modern dance work choreographed by Brown that explores the theme of service and intergenerational care giving. In addition to performances, The Gatekeepers Community Project provides opportunities for elders and youth to interact together in an inclusive way, ultimately to strengthen communities and teach respect and collective responsibility.

"Ron Brown's inspiration and influence for the dance work Gatekeepers and for Evidence's 2012 theme of 'Gatekeepers: Celebrating Service' includes Native American myth and African traditions," said Lewis of Brown, who also choreographed "Porgy and Bess." "These cultures believe that just as the community cares for the child, so must the child care for the elders when it is time to transition in to the afterlife. Ron has blended these themes of a safe and peaceful way of life across the generations and our responsibility to help each other in this quest."

The gala featured a Charity Buzz auction where visitors can bid on spectacular auction items including a round of golf with model Beverly Johnson, custom dinner at home prepared by Bravo's Chef Roble, and a luxury getaway in Costa Rica, among others.

All proceeds will benefit Evidence's outreach programs, including the Gatekeeper Community Project. Gala sponsors included Verizon Foundation, GREY GOOSE® Vodka, Black Entertainment Television (BET), Booz Allen Hamilton, DraftFCB, Nielsen, and Prudential.

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