Listen now! AFGE responds to Social Security Administration's reduced office hours on "Inside Government"

Listen now! AFGE responds to Social Security Administration's reduced office hours on "Inside Government"

Listen Now! http://www.federalnewsradio.com/216/3082108/SSA-union-responds-to-reduced-office-hours-on-Inside-Government---October-19-2012

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tune in now to AFGE's "Inside Government" for the union's response to reduced office hours at the Social Security Administration (SSA). The show, which originally aired on Friday, Oct. 19, is now available on demand.

AFGE National Council of SSA Field Operations Locals President Witold Skwierczynski discussed the public impact of SSA's reduced office hours and addressed ways to improve the long-term solvency of Social Security.

Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., then detailed the danger of cutting public services while Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., suggested ideas to spark the U.S. manufacturing sector.

Lastly, Consumer Product Safety Commission spokeswoman Nikki Fleming discussed the agency's efforts to ensure safe consumer products for the public.

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SOURCE American Federation of Government Employees

American Federation of Government Employees

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

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


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