We are going to make certain that this sequestration does not affect our employees nor the Veterans they serve.
Alma L. Lee National VA Council, President
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- Veterans Organizations Defend VA, Bash "Choice" Privatization PlanAs Congress and the administration are expanding the use of private, for-profit hospitals under their "Choice" privatization program, veterans groups are making it clear that the program should only be just a temporary fix while Congress invests in a stronger VA. Read More
- New EPA Administrator Making EPA Great for Polluters, Bad for WorkersThe controversial administrator of the Environment Protection Agency testified before Congress for the first time since his confirmation, insisting that deep cuts to programs that protect Americans against air, water, and land pollution are needed. Read More
- Retirement CutsYou’ve heard that President Trump wants to cut federal pay and retirement. Here’s how he’ll try to do it. Read More
- Budget Cuts Will Make Your Next Flight Less SafeUnder the White House’s 2018 budget proposal, TSA is facing a budget cut of $500 million. Its law enforcement officer reimbursement program would be eliminated altogether. Passengers and employees are vulnerable as there will be no law enforcement officers around if an attack happens. Read More
- AFGE Welcomes New National Vice Presidents, Bids Farewell to Retiring NVPsAFGE welcomes Phil Glover, Dan Doyle, and Gregg James as new National Vice Presidents for District 3, 4, and 8 respectively. Glover, Doyle, and James were elected to the positions in May replacing retired NVPs Keith Hill, Joe Flynn, and Jane Nygaard. Read More