Tags

Journalists: Please sign up for PEERmedia to receive all our recent releases, documents and other information that affect not only public employees, but the public at large.


EPA Sued Over Refusal to Release PolyMet Comments

From: The TimberJay

“The federal Environmental Protection Agency is facing a lawsuit over allegations that it prevented its own environmental specialists from providing written comments to Minnesota…

Suit Demands Navy Release Records of Treasure Island Cleanup

From: San Francisco Chronicle

“The 400-acre island — a contaminated former naval base — is already home to 1,800 people. Two years ago, the city broke ground on a massive real estate effort…

No GoFundMe Campaigns For Shutdown Employees, Says Federal Ethics Office

From: Boisie State Public Radio

“During the five-week partial shutdown, thousands of federal employees took to GoFundMe or other online platforms to fundraise for groceries, day care costs or…

EPA Clouding Access To Staffers' Views On Mine, Enviros Say

From: Law 360

“U.S. Environmental Protection Agency staffers involved in the Clean Water Act permit process for a $1 billion planned copper and nickel mine in Minnesota told a state agency they…

Lawsuit Filed to Obtain EPA Documents on State PolyMet Permits

From: Duluth News Tribune

“An environmental group claims the Environmental Protection Agency is wrongfully withholding documents that contain staff comments on the state-issued pollution permits…


News Releases

WHISTLEBLOWER CASES RISE IN BUSH YEARS

More Problems Reported Yet Fewer Investigated; Backlogs Mount

LINCOLN MEMORIAL VIDEO REMOVED

Conservative Complaints Against Gay Rights, Feminist and Anti-War Scenes

OUTSPOKEN PANTHER SCIENTIST APPEARS WITH NOBEL PRIZEWINNER

Joint Appearance to Speak Out Against Political Pressure on Government Scientists

CHAMBERS FIRING FOR WASHINGTON POST INTERVIEW UPHELD

Broad Ban on Release of Information Sets Up 1st Amendment Fight

ARMY SLASHES ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AS "OPTIONAL"

Big Cuts Threaten to "Shut Down All Training Operations"