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Watchdog Calls for NPS Probe

From: Politico

"The watchdog group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility filed a complaint with the Interior Department's Office of Inspector General alleging that the National…

Advocates Challenge Park Service on Deputy Director Appointment

From: Bloomberg

"The Interior Department short-circuited the Senate’s role in confirming a key political leader at the National Park Service, according to an April 17 complaint from…

Federal Appeals Board: Better Defunct or With Trump Appointees?

From: The Washington Post

"“Given this administration’s track record on appointments in general, and on employee rights in particular, and general hostility to the civil service, we…

Navy Report Finds ‘No Radiological Health Risk’ on Treasure Island

From: San Francisco Examiner

"Treasure Island residents and watchdog groups are pushing for a public hearing on the island’s radioactive contamination and ongoing cleanup, but a report…

Fish and Wildlife Service Sued for Failure to Disclose Use of Bee-Toxic Pesticides and GMO Crops in Wildlife Refuges

From: Beyond Pesticides

"The Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) announced on April 3 that it is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for its failure to release public records,…


News Releases

LABOR PONDERS BREAKING UP TROUBLED WHISTLEBLOWER PROGRAM

Splitting Whistleblower Duties between Agencies Likely Does More Harm than Good

NEW JERSEY GUTS NEW PRIVATIZED TOXIC CLEAN-UP RULES

“Safety Cushion” Extended to Polluters at Expense of Public Health

OSHA JOB SAFETY RECORD INITIATIVE IMPLODES

Agency Quietly Pulls Plug on Touted Recordkeeping National Emphasis Program

INSPECTOR GENERAL RIPS OSHA WHISTLEBLOWER PROGRAM

80% of Investigations Found Inadequate; Whistleblowers Win Only 2% of Cases

INTERIOR MAKES BIG STRIDE ON SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY

Secretary Salazar’s Order Could Be Transformative