U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris, Representatives Jackie Speier and Jamie Raskin Introduce Legislation Ensuring Protection for Those Who Expose Waste, Fraud, Abuse in Federal COVID-19 Relief Effort
by Sierra Sun Times | June 15, 2020
“U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) and Representatives Jackie Speier (D-CA) and Jamie Raskin (D-MD) on Monday introduced the COVID-19 Whistleblower Protection Act, legislation that will ensure whistleblower protections for people who expose misuse of government funds that are ...
Swalwell Introduces Bill To Strengthen Whistleblower Protection
by Patch | June 13, 2020
“Press release from Congressman Eric Swalwell: Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15) today introduced legislation to better protect whistleblowers from having their anonymity and safety compromised. Swalwell began drafting the Enhancing Protections for Whistleblower Anonymity Act last year ...
Tester slams Interior: Pendley’s ‘got to go’
by E&E News | June 11, 2020
“Montana Sen. Jon Tester (D) today reiterated his demand for the removal of acting Bureau of Land Management Director William Perry Pendley, asserting the Trump administration’s continued reliance on unconfirmed officials “undermines accountability in government.” ...
Tree trimming in recommended wilderness raises questions
by Gillette News Record | June 10, 2020
“Jeff Ruch was paging through the results of a Freedom of Information Act request about a categorical upgrade to Yellowstone’s WiFi infrastructure earlier this year when he came across an exchange that suggested 100 trees had been felled within a recommended wilderness area. The ...
Interior move keeping controversial acting leaders in office faces legal scrutiny
by The Hill | June 9, 2020
“A new Interior Department move to leave controversial temporary leaders in place indefinitely may violate laws on filling vacancies, legal experts say, and skirts requirements for Senate confirmation. Watchdog group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility sued in April, ...