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		<title>Inside Government</title>
		<itunes:subtitle>A look at the world of government from a labor point of view.</itunes:subtitle>
		<link>http://www.afge.org/InsideGovernment/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[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. For more, please visit us online at www.InsideGovernmentRadio.com.]]></description>
		<language>en-us</language>
		<copyright>2012 American Federation of Government Employees, All Rights Reserved.</copyright>
		<managingEditor>fornij@afge.org (Jason Fornicola)</managingEditor>
		<webMaster>munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera)</webMaster>
		<itunes:category text="News &amp; Politics" />
		<itunes:category text="Government &amp; Organizations" />
		<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:owner>
		<itunes:name>Rodrigo Munera - AFGE</itunes:name>
		<itunes:email>munerr@afge.org</itunes:email>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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. For more, please visit us online at www.InsideGovernmentRadio.com.]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Regina Benjamin, Bob Edgar, Bob Weiner, and Ron Pollack</title>
			<link>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2817</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; for health and wellness tips from U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Feb. 3, is now available on demand.
Dr. Benjamin discussed her work to ensure Americans are healthy throughout all stages of life and encouraged Americans to shift their health focus from sickness and disease to wellness and prevention.
Common Cause President and CEO and former Congressman Bob Edgar (D-Pa.) then addressed campaign finance reform and Common Cause&amp;rsquo;s efforts to remove money from politics.
Former Clinton White House senior staffer Bob Weiner discussed his experiences working in government, the value of public service and the implementation thus far of the Affordable Care Act.
Lastly, Families USA Executive Director Ron Pollack continued the Affordable Care Act discussion from the recent Health Action 2012 Conference in Washington.
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com.]]></description>
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			<author>insidegovernment@afge.org (Inside Government)</author>
			<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
			<itunes:duration>50:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
			<itunes:subtitle>Tune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” for health and wellness tips from U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Feb. 3, is now available on demand.</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; for health and wellness tips from U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Feb. 3, is now available on demand.
Dr. Benjamin discussed her work to ensure]]></itunes:summary>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Liz Shuler, Ron Ault, Dwight Bowman, and Jim Dean</title>
			<link>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2798</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; as the union celebrates the 50th anniversary of Executive Order 10988, which President John F. Kennedy signed on Jan. 17, 1962. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Jan. 20, is now available on demand.
AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler and Metal Trades Department President Ron Ault discussed the significance of the executive order, which was the catalyst for collective bargaining in the federal government.
But first, AFGE 14th District National Vice President Dwight Bowman addressed President Obama&amp;rsquo;s proposed government reorganization plan and the impact on federal employees. Bowman also addressed staffing and funding concerns in the D.C. government.
Democracy for America Chair Jim Dean then provided an early analysis of the 2012 presidential election and the role working families and union members will play.
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com.]]></description>
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			<author>insidegovernment@afge.org (Inside Government)</author>
			<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
			<itunes:duration>50:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
			<itunes:subtitle>Tune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” as the union celebrates the 50th anniversary of Executive Order 10988, which President John F. Kennedy signed on Jan. 17, 1962. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Jan. 20, is now available on demand.</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; as the union celebrates the 50th anniversary of Executive Order 10988, which President John F. Kennedy signed on Jan. 17, 1962. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Jan. 20, is now availab]]></itunes:summary>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Dale Deshotel, Enid Doggett, and Karen Blumenthal</title>
			<link>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2795</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; to learn about the dangerous spike in violence against correctional officers in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The show, which originally aired on Friday, Jan. 13, is now available on demand.
AFGE Council of Prison Locals President Dale Deshotel discussed the connection between low staffing levels and recent incidents at the Federal Detention Center &amp;ndash; SeaTac (Seattle) and the United States Penitentiary &amp;ndash; Coleman (Coleman, Fla.).
AFGE Communications Director Enid Doggett then provided communications tips and strategies for union members and also previewed the department&amp;rsquo;s communications efforts in 2012.
Lastly, The Wall Street Journal&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Getting Going&amp;rdquo; columnist Karen Blumenthal discussed her new book, &amp;ldquo;The Wall Street Journal Guide to Starting Fresh: How to Leave Financial Hardships Behind and Take Control of Your Financial Life.&amp;rdquo;
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com.]]></description>
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			<author>insidegovernment@afge.org (Inside Government)</author>
			<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
			<itunes:duration>50:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
			<itunes:subtitle>Tune in now to AFGE's &quot;Inside Government&quot; to learn about the dangerous spike in violence against correctional officers in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The show, which originally aired on Friday, Jan. 13, is now available on demand.</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; to learn about the dangerous spike in violence against correctional officers in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The show, which originally aired on Friday, Jan. 13, is now available on deman]]></itunes:summary>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Michael J. Wilson, Ed Schultz, and Karen Bass</title>
			<link>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2786</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&acute;s &quot;Inside Government&quot; for a special discussion with Americans for Democratic Action National Director Michael J. Wilson. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Dec. 30, is now available on demand.
Wilson addressed the benefits of collective bargaining and cited the recent four-year labor agreement between Boeing and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers as proof that the process works.
MSNBC&acute;s Ed Schultz, host of &quot;The Ed Show,&quot; and U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) were then featured as two of the program's top interviews of 2011. Schultz discussed the need for a strong middle class and proposed ideas to get Americans back to work, while Bass shared her views on the U.S. job market and celebrated the work of public servantsnationwide.
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online atwww.federalnewsradio.com.]]></description>
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			<author>insidegovernment@afge.org (Inside Government)</author>
			<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
			<itunes:duration>50:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
			<itunes:subtitle>Tune in now to AFGE´s &quot;Inside Government&quot; for a special discussion with Americans for Democratic Action National Director Michael J. Wilson. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Dec. 30, is now available on demand.</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&acute;s &quot;Inside Government&quot; for a special discussion with Americans for Democratic Action National Director Michael J. Wilson. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Dec. 30, is now available on demand.
Wilson addressed]]></itunes:summary>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>John Gage, J. David Cox, Mark Butler</title>
			<link>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2782</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; to learn about the union&amp;rsquo;s position on Washington&amp;rsquo;s budget fight. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Dec. 16, is now available on demand.
AFGE National President John Gage discussed the budget stalemate and the impact cuts would have on public service. National Secretary-Treasurer J. David Cox then addressed the need to properly care for our nation&amp;rsquo;s veterans, especially the men and women returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Gage and Cox also previewed AFGE&amp;rsquo;s 2012 agenda.
AFGE Department of Housing and Urban Development Local 3258 member Mark Butler also discussed his book, &amp;ldquo;The Coffee Break Guide for Veterans Seeking Federal Employment.&amp;rdquo;
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online atwww.federalnewsradio.com.]]></description>
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			<author>insidegovernment@afge.org (Inside Government)</author>
			<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
			<itunes:duration>50:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
			<itunes:subtitle>Tune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” to learn about the union’s position on Washington’s budget fight. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Dec. 16, is now available on demand.</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; to learn about the union&amp;rsquo;s position on Washington&amp;rsquo;s budget fight. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Dec. 16, is now available on demand.
AFGE National President John Gage d]]></itunes:summary>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Roger Hickey, Dan Roam, and Perry Pidgeon Hooks</title>
			<link>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2769</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; for more on efforts to renew the payroll tax cut and long-term unemployment benefits. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Dec. 2, is now available on demand.
Campaign for America&amp;rsquo;s Future Co-director Roger Hickey discussed the need to extend the payroll tax cut and long-term unemployment aid for middle class workers. Hickey also addressed job creation and protecting workers&amp;rsquo; collective bargaining rights.
But first, author Dan Roam and Hooks Book Events President Perry Pidgeon Hooks appeared from the recent Excellence in Government Conference. Roam, who wrote &amp;ldquo;Blah, Blah, Blah: What to do When Words Don&amp;rsquo;t Work,&amp;rdquo; explained &amp;ldquo;vivid thinking&amp;rdquo; &amp;ndash; combining one&amp;rsquo;s verbal and visual minds &amp;ndash; to communicate and solve problems. Hooks then discussed connecting authors such as Roam with federal government agencies to improve service and performance.
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com.]]></description>
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			<author>insidegovernment@afge.org (Inside Government)</author>
			<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
			<itunes:duration>50:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
			<itunes:subtitle>Tune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” for more on efforts to renew the payroll tax cut and long-term unemployment benefits. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Dec. 2, is now available on demand.</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; for more on efforts to renew the payroll tax cut and long-term unemployment benefits. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Dec. 2, is now available on demand.
Campaign for America&amp;rsquo;s]]></itunes:summary>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 2 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Don Hale, Bob Nicklas, and Ben Waxman</title>
			<link>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2760</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; to learn about the union&amp;rsquo;s efforts to save civilian jobs at the Defense Department. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Nov. 18, is now available on demand.
AFGE Defense Conference Chair Don Hale discussed DoD&amp;rsquo;s plan to slash thousands of civilian workforce jobs and how AFGE is responding. Hale also detailed the impact job cuts would have on service delivery and military support.
AFGE Political Action Committee Director Bob Nicklas and the AFL-CIO&amp;rsquo;s Ben Waxman then discussed their work in Ohio fighting to retain collective bargaining rights for public employees. On Election Day, voters ultimately rejected Issue 2 (Senate Bill 5) on the ballot, which would have restricted the bargaining rights of more than 360,000 public workers.
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com.]]></description>
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			<author>insidegovernment@afge.org (Inside Government)</author>
			<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
			<itunes:duration>50:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
			<itunes:subtitle>Tune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” to learn about the union’s efforts to save civilian jobs at the Defense Department. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Nov. 18, is now available on demand.</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; to learn about the union&amp;rsquo;s efforts to save civilian jobs at the Defense Department. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Nov. 18, is now available on demand.
AFGE Defense Conference]]></itunes:summary>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Dale Deshotel, John Garvey, Mike Guerrissi, and Vernon Steed</title>
			<link>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2758</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; to learn about the critical staffing and funding shortages plaguing the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The show, which originally aired on Friday, Nov. 11, is now available on demand.
AFGE Council of Prison Locals President Dale Deshotel discussed the safety risks of not properly staffing and funding BOP, as well as details of a recent rally aimed at correcting Equal Employment Opportunity issues at the agency.
AFGE local presidents John Garvey (General Services Administration Local 2275), Mike Guerrissi (Bureau of Reclamation Local 1978) and Vernon Steed (Nellis Air Force Base Local 1199) then addressed a number of issues &amp;ndash; from ensuring fairness in the workplace to securing collective bargaining rights for all workers.
Lastly, the program went inside the Occupy Oakland movement and AFGE&amp;rsquo;s recent rally to support Social Security Administration workers.
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com.]]></description>
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			<author>insidegovernment@afge.org (Inside Government)</author>
			<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
			<itunes:duration>50:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
			<itunes:subtitle>Tune in now to AFGE's &quot;Inside Government&quot; to learn about the critical staffing and funding shortages plaguing the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The show, which originally aired on Friday, Nov. 11, is now available on demand.</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; to learn about the critical staffing and funding shortages plaguing the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The show, which originally aired on Friday, Nov. 11, is now available on demand.
AFGE Council of]]></itunes:summary>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Art Pulaski and Howard Egerman</title>
			<link>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2754</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; for a special broadcast from AFGE&amp;rsquo;s District 12 Training Conference in Oakland, Calif. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Nov. 4, is now available on demand.
California Labor Federation Executive Secretary-Treasurer Art Pulaski discussed union solidarity in the face of attacks against public sector workers, creating jobs through infrastructure investment, and the danger of cutting public services.
AFGE Social Security Administration Council 220 Health and Safety Representative Howard Egerman then addressed his efforts to ensure safety in the workplace. Egerman also discussed the importance of keeping government programs strong during the economic downturn.
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com.]]></description>
			<enclosure url="http://www.afge.org//documents/PulaskiEgerman.mp3" length="19440716" type="audio/mpeg" />
			<author>insidegovernment@afge.org (Inside Government)</author>
			<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
			<itunes:duration>50:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
			<itunes:subtitle>Tune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” for a special broadcast from AFGE’s District 12 Training Conference in Oakland, Calif. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Nov. 4, is now available on demand.</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; for a special broadcast from AFGE&amp;rsquo;s District 12 Training Conference in Oakland, Calif. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Nov. 4, is now available on demand.
California Labor Fede]]></itunes:summary>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 4 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Witold Skwierczynski and Nelson Lichtenstein</title>
			<link>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2653</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; for the latest on contract negotiations with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The show, which originally aired on Friday, Oct. 21, is now available on demand.
AFGE National Council of SSA Field Operations Locals President Witold Skwierczynski addressed the ongoing negotiations and points of dispute with SSA management. Skwierczynski also previewed a series of upcoming rallies to protest proposed cuts to Social Security and other government programs.
But first, Dr. Nelson Lichtenstein, labor historian and author of &amp;ldquo;State of the Union: A Century of American Labor,&amp;rdquo; discussed the labor movement&amp;rsquo;s contributions to improve society and the importance of unions fighting back against attacks on public sector workers. Lichtenstein, who also serves as director of the University of California, Santa Barbara&amp;rsquo;s Center for the Study of Work, Labor and Democracy, then shared his thoughts on the future of the labor movement.
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com.]]></description>
			<enclosure url="http://www.afge.org//documents/LichtensteinSkwierczynski.mp3" length="19440716" type="audio/mpeg" />
			<author>insidegovernment@afge.org (Inside Government)</author>
			<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
			<itunes:duration>50:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
			<itunes:subtitle>Tune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” for the latest on contract negotiations with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The show, which originally aired on Friday, Oct. 21, is now available on demand.</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; for the latest on contract negotiations with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The show, which originally aired on Friday, Oct. 21, is now available on demand.
AFGE National Council of S]]></itunes:summary>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Chris Garlock, Carter Kimsey, and Willie Jolley</title>
			<link>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2608</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; for a preview of the D.C. Labor FilmFest. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Oct. 14, is now available on demand.
D.C. Labor FilmFest Director Chris Garlock previewed this year&amp;rsquo;s event, which will feature &amp;ldquo;The Company Men,&amp;rdquo; &amp;ldquo;The Whistleblower,&amp;rdquo; &amp;ldquo;Inside Job&amp;rdquo; and more. Garlock also discussed the importance of using the arts to tell labor&amp;rsquo;s history.
AFGE National Science Foundation Local 3403 President Carter Kimsey then analyzed the results of the Office of Personnel Management&amp;rsquo;s 2011 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.
Lastly, author and motivational speaker Willie Jolley provided tips on building financial security. He also encouraged participation in community service activities.
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com.]]></description>
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			<author>insidegovernment@afge.org (Inside Government)</author>
			<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
			<itunes:duration>50:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
			<itunes:subtitle>D.C. Labor FilmFest Director Chris Garlock previewed this year’s event, which will feature “The Company Men,” “The Whistleblower,” “Inside Job” and more. Garlock also discussed the importance of using the arts to tell labor’s history...</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; for a preview of the D.C. Labor FilmFest. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Oct. 14, is now available on demand.
D.C. Labor FilmFest Director Chris Garlock previewed this year&amp;rsquo;s]]></itunes:summary>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Katrina vanden Heuval, Jan Schakowsky, Jim Dean, Bob Weiner, and Alexis Herman</title>
			<link>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2601</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; as the middle class fights to revive the American Dream. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Oct. 7, is now available on demand.
At a special broadcast from the Take Back the American Dream Conference in Washington, D.C., The Nation Publisher Katrina vanden Heuval, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), Democracy for America Chair Jim Dean, and former Clinton White House spokesman Bob Weiner all addressed the decline of the American Dream and what&amp;rsquo;s needed to restore it for the middle class.
Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexis Herman then discussed the impact of unemployment in America and reflected on her time in the Clinton administration.
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com.]]></description>
			<enclosure url="http://www.afge.org//documents/VandenHeuvelSchakowskyDeanWeinerHerman1.mp3" length="19440716" type="audio/mpeg" />
			<author>insidegovernment@afge.org (Inside Government)</author>
			<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
			<itunes:duration>50:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
			<itunes:subtitle>Tune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” as the middle class fights to revive the American Dream. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Oct. 7, is now available on demand.</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; as the middle class fights to revive the American Dream. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Oct. 7, is now available on demand.
At a special broadcast from the Take Back the American Dr]]></itunes:summary>
			<guid>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2601</guid>
			<pubDate>Fri, 7 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Karen Bass, Marc Morial, Liz Shuler, Roger Hickey</title>
			<link>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2598</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; to learn about one lawmaker&amp;rsquo;s view of the U.S. job market. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Sept. 30, is now available on demand.
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) and National Urban League President &amp; CEO Marc Morial addressed the jobs crisis in America. Bass shared ideas to create jobs and celebrated the work of public servants nationwide. Morial advocated for creating sustainable jobs for middle class workers and discussed the role of government in an economic recovery.
AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler then discussed the Next Up Young Workers Summit, which will take place Sept. 29 &amp;ndash; Oct. 2 in Minneapolis. Young workers from around the country will gather to generate ideas for broadening the labor movement.
Lastly, Campaign for America&amp;rsquo;s Future Co-director Roger Hickey previewed the Take Back the American Dream Conference in Washington, D.C., Oct. 3 &amp;ndash; 5, which seeks to increase opportunities for middle class workers.
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com.]]></description>
			<enclosure url="http://www.afge.org//documents/BassMorialShulerHickeymp3.mp3" length="19440716" type="audio/mpeg" />
			<author>insidegovernment@afge.org (Inside Government)</author>
			<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
			<itunes:duration>50:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
			<itunes:subtitle>Tune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” to learn about one lawmaker’s view of the U.S. job market. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Sept. 30, is now available on demand.</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; to learn about one lawmaker&amp;rsquo;s view of the U.S. job market. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Sept. 30, is now available on demand.
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) and National Ur]]></itunes:summary>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Beth Moten, Dr. Cheryl Hayek, Ivan Weich, Robena Reid, and Kevin Ellis</title>
			<link>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2590</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; to learn about President Obama&amp;rsquo;s deficit reduction plan and the impact on federal employees. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Sept. 23, is now available on demand.
AFGE Legislative and Political Director Beth Moten analyzed the president&amp;rsquo;s plan, which would require federal employees to increase their pension contributions by 1.2 percent over three years after the pay freeze ends.
Grantham University Associate Provost and Vice President of Faculty &amp; Student Experience Dr. Cheryl Hayek then discussed Grantham&amp;rsquo;s student support programs and unveiled a new benefit for AFGE members.
AFGE Social Security Administration Local 3937 Fair Practices Coordinator Ivan Weich addressed the consequences of understaffing and underfunding at SSA while Department of Transportation Local 3313 Fair Practices Coordinator Robena Reid detailed the health risks of asbestos exposure.
Lastly, AFGE Department of Veterans Affairs Local 2338 President Kevin Ellis outlined a grassroots mobilization plan for his local, which will highlight the value of public service.
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com.]]></description>
			<enclosure url="http://www.afge.org//documents/MotenHayekWeichReidEllis.mp3" length="12961332" type="audio/mpeg" />
			<author>insidegovernment@afge.org (Inside Government)</author>
			<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
			<itunes:duration>50:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
			<itunes:subtitle>AFGE Legislative and Political Director Beth Moten analyzed the president’s plan, which would require federal employees to increase their pension contributions by 1.2 percent over three years after the pay freeze ends.</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; to learn about President Obama&amp;rsquo;s deficit reduction plan and the impact on federal employees. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Sept. 23, is now available on demand.
AFGE Legislat]]></itunes:summary>
			<guid>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2590</guid>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Kevin Ellis, Vincent DeMarco, Everett Kelley, Patty Viers and Marcia Blaine</title>
			<link>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2589</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; to learn about the union&amp;rsquo;sgrassroots mobilization efforts. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Sept. 16, is now available on demand.
AFGE Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Local 2338 President Kevin Ellis outlined his local&amp;rsquo;s strategy to educate and mobilize the surrounding community. Ellis&amp;rsquo; Poplar Bluff, Mo. local will highlight the value of public service and the work of federal employees.
But first,Maryland Citizens&amp;rsquo; Health Initiative President Vincent DeMarco discussed the launch of Enroll America, a new organization designed to promote health coverage enrollment to millions of uninsured people.
AFGE 5th District National Vice President Everett Kelley and Defense Conference Vice Chair Patty Viers then detailed the critical role civilian Defense Department workers play in supporting American troops.
Lastly, AFGE VA Local 2157 First Vice President Marcia Blaine talked about the VA&amp;rsquo;s commitment to providing top-quality patient care.
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com.]]></description>
			<enclosure url="http://www.afge.org//documents/DeMarcoEllisKelleyViersBlaine.mp3" length="12961123" type="audio/mpeg" />
			<author>insidegovernment@afge.org (Inside Government)</author>
			<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
			<itunes:duration>50:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
			<itunes:subtitle>Tune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” to learn about the union’sgrassroots mobilization efforts. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Sept. 16, is now available on demand.</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; to learn about the union&amp;rsquo;sgrassroots mobilization efforts. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Sept. 16, is now available on demand.
AFGE Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Local]]></itunes:summary>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Shaun O’Connell, Dwight Bowman, Arnold Scott and Patti Davis-Sato</title>
			<link>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2587</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; for a look back at the impact of 9/11 on the federal workforce. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Sept. 9, is now available on demand.
AFGE Social Security Administration Local 1760 Vice President Shaun O&amp;rsquo;Connell discussed the impact of 9/11 on federal employees in New York City. O&amp;rsquo;Connell, who was working just blocks from the World Trade Center on 9/11, also shared lessons he learned from the attacks 10 years ago.
AFGE 14th District National Vice President Dwight Bowman then examined the labor movement&amp;rsquo;s use of social media, while 6th District National Vice President Arnold Scott and SSA Local 3448 Labor Management Relations Vice President Patti Davis-Sato addressed the attack on federal employees.
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com.]]></description>
			<enclosure url="http://www.afge.org//documents/O'ConnellBowmanScottDavis-Sato.mp3" length="12960914" type="audio/mpeg" />
			<author>insidegovernment@afge.org (Inside Government)</author>
			<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
			<itunes:duration>50:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
			<itunes:subtitle>Tune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” for a look back at the impact of 9/11 on the federal workforce. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Sept. 9, is now available on demand.</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; for a look back at the impact of 9/11 on the federal workforce. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Sept. 9, is now available on demand.
AFGE Social Security Administration Local 1760 Vi]]></itunes:summary>
			<guid>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2587</guid>
			<pubDate>Fri, 9 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Jason Wilder, David Sheagley, John O'Grady, and Joe Mansour</title>
			<link>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2586</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; for a special broadcast featuring four AFGE members from the union&amp;rsquo;s Region B Training Conference in Chicago. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Sept. 2, is now available on demand.
U.S. Marshals Service Local 2272 President Jason Wilder discussed the unique challenges U.S. Marshals face on the job as well as efforts to negotiate a new contract for employees.
Social Security Administration Council 220 Regional Vice President David Sheagley shed light on how early field office closures would impact SSA recipients.
Environmental Protection Agency Council 238 Treasurer John O&amp;rsquo;Grady detailed the council&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Save the Environment &amp;ndash; Save the EPA&amp;rdquo; campaign and discussed the need to secure proper funding for EPA.
Lastly, Council of Prison Locals National Workers&amp;rsquo; Compensation Coordinator Joe Mansour addressed the understaffing and underfunding crisis at the Bureau of Prisons and why correctional officers should be provided with protective equipment.
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com.]]></description>
			<enclosure url="http://www.afge.org//documents/WilderSheagleyOGradyMansour.mp3" length="51844075" type="audio/mpeg" />
			<author>insidegovernment@afge.org (Inside Government)</author>
			<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
			<itunes:duration>50:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
			<itunes:subtitle>Tune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” for a special broadcast featuring four AFGE members from the union’s Region B Training Conference in Chicago. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Sept. 2, is now available on demand.</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; for a special broadcast featuring four AFGE members from the union&amp;rsquo;s Region B Training Conference in Chicago. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Sept. 2, is now available on demand]]></itunes:summary>
			<guid>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2586</guid>
			<pubDate>Fri, 2 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>John Gage, Greg Mathis, Josie Marrujo, and Michael Castelle</title>
			<link>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2577</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE's &quot;Inside Government&quot; for a special broadcast from the union's annual Human Rights Training Conference. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Aug. 19, is now available on demand.
AFGE National President John Gage discussed efforts to fight back against the attack on federal workers and the impact budget cuts will have on public services in the coming years.
But first, Judge Greg Mathis, host of the Judge Mathis television show, addressed the need to educate young people about the history of the civil rights and labor movements.
AFGE Social Security Administration Local 4041 President Josie Marrujo then previewed the Hispanic Coalition Conference Sept. 30 - Oct. 5. Marrujo also stressed the importance of preserving programs such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid for future generations.
Lastly, AFGE Council of Prison Locals National Fair Practices Coordinator Michael Castelle shed light on Equal Employment Opportunity issues within the Bureau of Prisons and explained why correctional officers must be provided protective equipment.
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com.]]></description>
			<enclosure url="http://www.afge.org//documents/2011_08_19_GageMathisMarrujoCastelle.mp3" length="103683135" type="audio/mpeg" />
			<author>insidegovernment@afge.org (Inside Government)</author>
			<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
			<itunes:duration>50:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
			<itunes:subtitle>Tune in now to AFGE's &quot;Inside Government&quot; for a special broadcast from the union's annual Human Rights Training Conference. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Aug. 19, is now available on demand.</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE's &quot;Inside Government&quot; for a special broadcast from the union's annual Human Rights Training Conference. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Aug. 19, is now available on demand.
AFGE National President John Gage discu]]></itunes:summary>
			<guid>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2577</guid>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Bob Challender, Augusta Thomas, Bob Nicklas, James Glenn</title>
			<link>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2574</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; to learn about the funding dispute at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The show, which originally aired on Friday, Aug. 5, is now available on demand.
AFGE FAA Local 200 President Bob Challender discussed Congress&amp;rsquo; dispute over FAA funding, which forced 4,000 FAA employees into furlough status and left 70,000 construction workers unemployed.
But first, AFGE National Vice President for Women&amp;rsquo;s and Fair Practices Augusta Thomas previewed the union&amp;rsquo;s Human Rights Training Conference, which will be held in Atlanta Aug. 8 &amp;ndash; 11. Thomas also addressed her role as an advocate for middle class workers and their right to collectively bargain.
AFGE Political Action Committee Director Bob Nicklas went on to highlight a series of rallies planned nationwide to support middle class workers and public service. Nicklas also discussed the impact federal budget cuts will have on employees and the critical public services they provide. AFGE Local 1643 President James Glenn followed up that discussion with more analysis of the attack on federal employees. Glenn, who is currently working in Iraq with the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, offered his unique perspective and voiced concerns over pay and hiring freezes, as well as budget cuts.
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com.]]></description>
			<enclosure url="http://www.afge.org//documents/ThomasChallenderNicklasGlenn.mp3" length="19465122" type="audio/mpeg" />
			<author>insidegovernment@afge.org (Inside Government)</author>
			<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
			<itunes:duration>50:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
			<itunes:subtitle>Tune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” to learn about the funding dispute at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The show, which originally aired on Friday, Aug. 5, is now available on demand.</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; to learn about the funding dispute at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The show, which originally aired on Friday, Aug. 5, is now available on demand.
AFGE FAA Local 200 President Bob]]></itunes:summary>
			<guid>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2574</guid>
			<pubDate>Fri, 5 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Dwight Bowman, Bill Fletcher, and John Threlkeld</title>
			<link>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2569</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; for the latest on the District of Columbia&amp;rsquo;s FY 2012 budget. The show, which originally aired on Friday, July 22, is now available on demand.
AFGE 14th District National Vice President Dwight Bowman discussed the budget and how cuts to public services would impact the community. Bowman also addressed concerns with the appointment of a new director at the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services and the reassignment of D.C. Council committee chairs.
AFGE Field Services and Education Department Director Bill Fletcher then discussed his recent trip to North Africa and the Middle East with the AFL-CIO Solidarity Center, which included stops in Tunisia and Egypt. Fletcher also shed light on the importance of building coalitions with unions around the world.
Lastly, AFGE Legislative Representative John Threlkeld addressed the union&amp;rsquo;s efforts to curtail outsourcing in the federal government and the impact of privatization on employee morale.
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com.]]></description>
			<enclosure url="http://www.afge.org//documents/BowmanFletcherThrelkeld.mp3" length="51841985" type="audio/mpeg" />
			<author>insidegovernment@afge.org (Inside Government)</author>
			<itunes:author>American Federation of Government Employees</itunes:author>
			<itunes:duration>50:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:keywords>AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees, Inside Government, Labor, Radio, Show, Ward Morrow</itunes:keywords>
			<itunes:subtitle>Tune in now to AFGE's &quot;Inside Government&quot; for the latest on the District of Columbia’s FY 2012 budget. The show, which originally aired on Friday, July 22, is now available on demand.</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in now to AFGE&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Inside Government&amp;rdquo; for the latest on the District of Columbia&amp;rsquo;s FY 2012 budget. The show, which originally aired on Friday, July 22, is now available on demand.
AFGE 14th District National Vice President Dw]]></itunes:summary>
			<guid>http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=PreviousShows&amp;Fuse=Content&amp;ContentID=2569</guid>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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