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May 29, 2013
Time to End the Silent Suffering—Whistleblower Protections in the Military
Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and co-sponsor Tim Kaine (D-Va.) have introduced a bill that would expand protections for military whistleblowers and those who report sexual assault in the military.
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May 29, 2013
By Mia Steinle
Nuke Agency Wasted Millions on Inappropriate Reimbursements
A contractor for the National Nuclear Security Administration
overbilled the agency by about $3.7 million in order to reimburse its subcontractors for living expenses they were not eligible to receive, according to the Inspector General at the Department of Energy.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
May 29, 2013
Are Chemical Safety Inspectors Being Blocked in West, TX?
The Chemical Safety Board was created to investigate chemical
accidents, but it has been prevented from properly accessing the West,
Texas, fertilizer plant explosion site, and from doing its job.
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Topics: Government Accountability
May 28, 2013
NYT Editorial Questions Nuke Funding
The New York Times criticized President Obama’s funding of the B61 nuclear bombs stationed in Europe in a Sunday editorial.
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Topics: National Security
May 24, 2013
Leahy, POGO, and Partners Stall Farm Bill Secrecy Amendment
Quick action by Senator Leahy, POGO, and other transparency advocates stalled movement on unnecessary amendments to the Farm Bill proposed by Senators Grassley and Connelly that would undermine the Freedom of Information Act.
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Topics: Government Accountability
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