Listen Now! Reaction to Obama's 2014 Budget Plan on "Inside Government"

Listen Now! Reaction to Obama's 2014 Budget Plan on "Inside Government"

Listen Now! http://www.federalnewsradio.com/216/3281383/AFGE-rejects-President-Obamas-chained-CPI-budget---April-12-2013

WASHINGTON, April 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tune in now to AFGE's "Inside Government" for reactions to President Obama's fiscal 2014 budget proposal. The show, which originally aired on Friday, April 12, is now available on demand.

AFGE National Council of Social Security Administration Field Operations Locals President Witold Skwierczynski addressed the chained Consumer Price Index (CPI) and increase in federal employees' pension contributions in the president's budget proposal. Skwierczynski also discussed the status of unresolved articles - appraisals, merit promotions and telework - in the union's contract agreement with SSA management.

National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare President and CEO Max Richtman continued the budget conversation, analyzing the chained CPI impact on Social Security benefits for seniors and veterans.

Lastly, AFGE Public Policy Director Jacque Simon detailed proposed changes to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

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