International Entertainment News: Listen Now! Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) Discusses Jobs Crisis on "Inside Government"

Listen Now! Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) Discusses Jobs Crisis on "Inside Government"

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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.

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) and National Urban League President & 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 took place Sept. 29 - Oct. 2 in Minneapolis. Young workers from around the country gathered to generate ideas for broadening the labor movement.

Lastly, Campaign for America's Future Co-director Roger Hickey previewed the Take Back the American Dream Conference Oct. 3 - 5 in Washington, D.C., 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.

For more information, please visit www.insidegovernmentradio.com.

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SOURCE American Federation of Government Employees

American Federation of Government Employees

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