Furloughed Federal Workers To Receive Prestigious Award For Work They're Currently Barred From Doing

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WASHINGTON -- On Thursday evening, nine outstanding public servants will receive a prestigious award for improving the lives of the American public. Four of them, however, are considered "nonessential" and are currently furloughed due to the government shutdown.

The nonprofit Partnership for Public Service will be presenting Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals -- better known as "Sammies" -- to these nine individuals, who were nominated by their colleagues.

"Smart, dedicated and driven public servants are making contributions that change the world for the better and the Service to America Medals are a powerful reminder of the good that government does every day," said Max Stier, president and CEO of PPS. "We will never get what we want out of our government if its successes aren't identified, celebrated and replicated."

Air Force Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Kevin Geiss will be receiving the Management Excellence Medal on Thursday. He found ways to save energy by using alternative fuels for fighter jets and instituting conservation programs that reduced utility costs at military bases. In all, these measures saved the Air Force more than $1 billion last year. .................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/03/federal-workers-furloughed_n_4039158.html?ncid=txtlnkushpmg00000037

[kestrel91316]

1. Now there's yer incompetent bureaucrats for ya.