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WHISTLEBLOWER AMENDMENTS PROPOSED |
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by Steven Aftergood, Project on Government Secre
Email: saftergood (nospam) igc.org (unverified!) |
08 Jun 2001
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New legislation to strengthen protection for whistleblowers who expose government malfeasance was introduced yesterday by Senators Akaka, Grassley and Levin.
Editor's Note: Something which should be supported in order to pass. |
The legislation was deemed necessary because of a series of federal court rulings that have gradually diminished whistleblower rights.
"Recent holdings by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit have corrupted the intent of Congress, with the result that additional clarifying language is sorely needed," said Sen. Carl Levin.
Of particular note, the new bill reaffirms the right of whistleblowers to disclose classified information about wrongdoing to Congress. "National security secrecy must not cancel Congress' right to know about betrayals of the public trust," said Sen. Charles Grassley.
The bill is supported by the Government Accountability Project, the National Whistleblower Center, and other whistleblower advocates.
See the text of the bill and the accompanying floor speeches here:
http://www.fas.org/sgp/congress/2001/s060701.html
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