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		<description>The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union representing 600,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Workers in virtually all functions of government at every federal agency depend upon AFGE for legal representation, legislative advocacy, technical expertise and informational services.</description>
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		<copyright>Copyright 2008, American Federation of Government Employees</copyright>
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		<webMaster>munerr@afge.org (Rodrigo Munera)</webMaster>
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			<title><![CDATA[AFGE Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign Aimed at Funding the VA]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[(WASHINGTON) - The American Federation of Government Employees today launched a nationwide radio ad campaign urging Congress to provide full, mandatory funding for the Department of Veterans' Affairs. In the ad (attached), AFGE urges presidential candidate Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) to support full funding for the VA.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[AFGE Endorses Barack Obama]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[(WASHINGTON) - The nation's largest federal employee union today announced its endorsement of Senator Barack Obama for President of the United States. The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents 600,000 federal workers, made the decision to support Obama in this historic election citing the critical need for positive change and Obama&amp;apos;s ability to unite the country.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[As Prison Assault Rates Climb, Union for Federal Prison Officers says Full Funding Must Be a Top Priority]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - The Council of Prison Locals (CPL) of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) today said Attorney General Michael Mukasey must place more emphasis on fighting crime and containing criminals in the United States. The union says it feels the attorney general is wrong to ask Congress for $500 million to help fight drug trafficking abroad while ignoring the need for full funding for the nation's federal prison facilities.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[AFGE National President John Gage to Discuss New Veterans Ad Campaign on "Inside Government"]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - The American Federation of Government Employees' (AFGE) National President John Gage will be featured this week on AFGE's radio program &quot;Inside Government&quot;. Gage will talk about AFGE's new ad campaign aimed at raising awareness for the needs of veterans returning home from war, as well as the importance of fully funding the Department of Veterans Affairs. Also get a preview of &quot;Labor 2008&quot; from AFGE Political Coordinator Bob Nicklas, who will discuss the nationwide labor health walks starting May 17. Jacque Simon, AFGE public policy director, will provide an inside look at the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, and ways the program can be improved to better serve federal employees. The show will air on Friday, May 9 at 10:00 a.m. ET nationwide on www.federalnewsradio.com and 1050 AM in the Washington, D.C., area.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[AFGE Testifies on Recruiting and Hiring the Next Generation of Federal Employees]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[(WASHINGTON) - The American Federation of Government Employees' (AFGE) National President, John Gage testified today before a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs about overcoming the obstacles in hiring the next generation of federal employees. In his testimony, John Gage stated that AFGE strongly supports hiring policies that facilitate the hiring of talented new employees. However, he told the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce and the District of Columbia that AFGE would continue to oppose any and all proposals that attempt to circumvent strict adherence to the merit system and veterans' preference.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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