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Senate Votes 56-41 to Confirm Swamp Creature David Bernhardt as Trump’s Interior Secretary

From: Red, Green and Blue

"The Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) described Bernhardt as a “monumentally bad pick to lead Interior,” noting that the former gas…

Does the Assange Indictment Endanger Press Freedom?

From: POGO

" Indeed, the Project On Government Oversight just released a new book, Caught Between Conscience and Career, in partnership with Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility…

Whistleblower Protections Still Incomplete, Groups Say

From: FedWeek

"Three groups that advocate for whistleblowers say that further protections are needed including creating a right for federal employees to have jury trials in federal…

No Verdict in Sight on Safety of Crumb Rubber Fields, Prompting Angst All Around

From: Fair Warning

"In December, a branch of the CDC called the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry asked for more time to collect additional data and samples. The agencies…

Senators Under Pressure to Stop NOAA Nominee After Sexual Harassment Revelations

From: Think Progress

"A government employee group is urging Senate leadership to halt the nomination of former AccuWeather CEO Barry Lee Myers to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…


News Releases

BID TO HIKE SEWAGE CONTENT OF NEW JERSEY RIVERS

Sewer Plants Ask Christie Administration to Relax Water Supply Protections

EPA RETREATS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

Convoluted Guidance Paralyzes Decisions as Priority Pollution Efforts Ebb

FDA SHOULD TEST GULF SEAFOOD FOR DISPERSANT CONTAMINATION

Legal Petition Demands FDA Move beyond Sensory Test to Look at Chemicals

LEGAL MOVE TO OUTLAW LEAD-BASED AMMO & FISHING TACKLE

Lead Poisoning Kills Millions of Wild Birds and Poses Human Health Risk

BAN COAL ASH FROM FEDERAL PROCUREMENT

Huge Carbon Footprint Should Disqualify Combustion Wastes under Obama Order