AFGE sent a letter to Senators asking for support of an amendment by Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) that would prevent cuts to the Department of Defense’s civilian workforce.
GOP Fiscal Cliff Counter-Proposal Based on Deficit Commission Recommendations
Republican leaders released a counter-proposal with their suggested solution to the notorious “fiscal cliff.” Their recommendation is to use the plan put forth by the Deficit Commission two years ago, one which outlined a number of spending cut proposals, including some that would have an impact on the federal workforce.