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Campaign Unavailable We're sorry, this alert is no longer available. If you would like to learn more about ways you can take action, please visit OpenTheGovernment.org.The short explanation of this alert was: While your Representative is home over the August recess, let them know that passing legislation to protect public employees who speak out to defend the public is a priority! Both the House and Senate have passed bills(H.R. 985, S. 274) to protect government whistleblowers from retaliation, but have yet to set aside their differences to come to a final agreement. The House bill closes important loopholes by expanding protection to national security workers in the FBI and other intelligence agencies, government contractors, and almost 40,000 airport baggage screeners. It also has a specific provision to protect scientists, making it illegal to censor or alter the results of federal research. Additionally, the House bill provides these whistleblowers with due process, including jury trials when they face retribution from co-workers or employers.
Demand that your representatives in Congress finalize and pass a strong bill to protect government employees who blow the whistle on waste, fraud, and abuse.
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