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I'm joined by callers as we discuss whether the American public has PTSD, as well as what can be done about it.

Leslie is joined by John O'Grady, President of AFGE Council 238, which represents over 9,000 U.S. EPA employees nationwide, including environmental protection specialists, engineers, and scientists.

The two discuss tomorrow's National "Save the U.S. EPA Day” Press Conference.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is slated for a minimum seven percent (7%) funding reduction which, when adjusted for inflation, would be the lowest funding for the agency since the Reagan Administration.

The proposed 2018 budget for the EPA, if passed, would result in the elimination of the Office of Environmental Justice, the Office of Public Engagement, and all 14 climate voluntary partnership programs. In addition, it also would slash state grants, cut geographic programs, and eliminate funding for science and technology programs by 14 percent.

Communities will suffer as funding is cut for the recovery and relief from hurricanes and other natural disasters; the cleanup of superfund sites, geographical programs in Lake Champlain; Long Island Sound, San Francisco Bay and South Florida; and for the implementation of the Clean Power Plan, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, Energy Star Program and Global Change Research.

“Long considered one of the world’s leading environmental and human health research organizations, the EPA is already operating at 1989 staffing levels,” said AFGE National Council 238 President, John J. O’Grady, who also serves as the national spokesperson for the Save the U.S. EPA campaign.

“In light of the proposed budget, we are deeply concerned about the ability of the EPA to function as an agency and fulfill our mission – to protect the country’s air, water, land and endangered species,” O’Grady added. “We must do everything we can to safeguard our environment and that starts with fighting this budget every step of the way.”

The website for 'Save the U.S. EPA' is www.SavetheUSEPA.org and their Twitter handle is @SavetheUSEPA.

The AFGE's website is www.AFGE.org and their Twitter handle is @AFGENational.

Nicole Sandler What's News - 09 - 12 - 2017 - The Post - Irma Edition by Progressive Voices

Recovery efforts continue after Irma grinds a trail of destruction across Florida and into Georgia; Adding pollution to misery, FL sewage systems overflow and EPA waives pollution rules; Hurricanes Irma and Harvey may open a rift in the Republican Party's denial of climate change; PLUS: Miss North Dakota slams Trump's withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement, wins Miss America pageant... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Apple has laid out their new products, do they still make computers? Do we need this? Plus, Day4Forward and Berkley Cop becomes a thief. Listen daily at 12009 at reallykarel.com and support the show.

A song speaks to me today and it's lyrics color the show. It's Linda Eder's If I Had My Way about 9/11. Plus, Irma, Harvey and Us. Where are we ? Listen daily at 1200 PST at reallykarel.com

Surveys show that Americans overwhelmingly support Bernie Sanders’ economic policies.

A society that works for all isn’t a “pony,” it’s good politics, policy and exactly what’s needed to save American democracy.

Comedian Ron Placone joins Tara Devlin to discuss his experience at The People’s Convergence Conference.

Also, as the United States braces for another historic hurricane, we’re reminded of the hypocrisy – and uselessness of the Republican Party.

Tune in tonight 7PM EST at FYINATION.com for another LIVE "Tarabuster!"

Join RDTdaily's Tara Devlin for our weekly therapy session for the Resistance!Rebroadcast on Progressive Voices Sunday 6PM EST, then ANYTIME on the Progressive Voices App.

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