Learn More About the New Health Care Reform Measure and Telework on 'Inside Government'

Learn More About the New Health Care Reform Measure and Telework on 'Inside Government'

Common Cause President, Former U.S. Rep. Bob Edgar (D-Pa.) to Discuss Health Care Changes for Families on AFGE Radio Show

WASHINGTON, March 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This week's AFGE "Inside Government" radio show will tackle issues including the new health care reform and teleworking for federal employees. The show will air on Friday, March 26 at 10 a.m. ET nationwide on Federal News Radio at www.federalnewsradio.com and 1500 AM in the Washington, D.C., area.

Common Cause President/CEO and former U.S. Rep. Bob Edgar (D-Pa.) will detail the changes Americans can expect in the immediate future and long-term, including cost and services provided. Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative President Vincent DeMarco then will discuss how reform will impact the state of Maryland, and also shed light on President Obama's efforts in getting the health care bill passed.

AFGE 11th District National Vice President Gerald Swanke then will share his thoughts on the importance of good government, and several other issues including the proposed federal budget freeze, pay-for-performance, proper staffing and funding at the Bureau of Prisons, and the end of the National Security Personnel System at the Department of Defense.

Lastly, AFGE National Science Foundation Local 3403 President Carter Kimsey will recap testimony she gave this week on federal emergency management before the House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. During her testimony, Kimsey stressed the need for a comprehensive telework plan as a way to keep the government functioning during unexpected shutdowns.

"Inside Government" is hosted by AFGE Assistant General Counsel J. Ward Morrow. This week's show also will feature special guest-host Sandy Williams, special assistant to AFGE National Secretary-Treasurer J. David Cox. Programs are archived on the Federal News Radio Web site and can be heard on demand at www.federalnewsradio.com or www.afge.org/insidegovernment. Please note there will be a short advertisement prior to the start of the program. The program also is available via iTunes podcast by clicking here. Users must install iTunes on their computers before accessing "Inside Government" via podcast.

Listeners also can follow the program on Facebook (AFGE Inside Government) and Twitter (@afgeradioshow).

For instructions on how to listen to "Inside Government," click here.

For more information, please visit www.afge.org/insidegovernment or www.federalnewsradio.com.

"Inside Government" is a one-hour weekly nationwide radio/Internet program dedicated to issues that impact federal and D.C. government employees. The show airs each Friday at 10 a.m. on Federal News Radio 1500 AM in Washington, D.C. and online at www.federalnewsradio.com. It is also available to 70 million iPod users through Apple's iTunes podcast. "Inside Government" is produced by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the nation's largest federal employee union, representing 600,000 workers in the federal government and the government of the District of Columbia.

Source: American Federation of Government Employees

CONTACT: Jason Fornicola of AFGE, +1-202-639-6448

Web Site: http://www.afge.org/
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