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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

EPA-INDUSTRY COALITION BLUNTS TOUGHER STATE COAL ASH RULES

Coal Ash Industry Enlists EPA to Quash Tighter State Regulatory Proposals

OBAMA GAG ORDER ON FEDERAL WORKERS LIKE THOSE UNDER BUSH

Forest Service Staff Forbidden from Talking to National Media or on National Issues

COAL ASH INDUSTRY ALLOWED TO EDIT EPA REPORTS

Reports to Congress, Brochures, “Fact Sheets” Tailored to Allay Industry Concerns

EPA INTERVENTION NEEDED FOR WEAK FLORIDA POLLUTION RESPONSE

Petition Filed for Federal Enforcement Takeover in Palm Beach Contamination Case

NATIONAL PARK OIL DRILLING RULES SLATED FOR IMPROVEMENT

New Protections Should Be Extended Beyond Oil & Gas to All Mineral Extraction