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“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 ...

“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.” ...

“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 ...

“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, ...

“New regional surges in coronavirus cases forced the Environmental Protection Agency to put on hold some of the earliest planned returns of federal employees to their offices, while the first volunteers at a few other federal agencies are quietly going back to their desks. A ...

“The advocacy group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility claimed on Tuesday the Environmental Protection Agency is failing the CDC’s criteria for reopening. “In recent days, EPA has announced it will open regional offices located in Atlanta, Kansas City and Seattle. ...