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WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tune in now to AFGE's "Inside Government" for a special presentation from the union's annual Legislative and Grassroots Mobilization Conference. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Feb. 17, is now available on demand.

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) discussed the dangers of cutting public service, ideas to balance the federal budget and the latest on health care reform.

AFGE National President John Gage then highlighted the union's 2012 legislative agenda and praised federal employees' continued dedication to their jobs and the American people.

AFGE Department of Defense Local 2516 President Paul Ferris discussed the need to properly care for veterans returning home from combat as well as adequately staff the facilities that provide care to military personnel.

Lastly, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights President and CEO Wade Henderson addressed the labor movement's role in advancing civil and human rights and his work to support voter protections.

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