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Support for new proposed law to boost whistleblowers at Veterans Affairs

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VA accountability office says it's improved, but whistleblowers aren't so sure

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Appeals court rules in favor of VA whistleblower involving multiple agencies

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Whistleblower protection bill gives feds facing retaliation avenue for relief outside MSPB

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Despite laws, federal whistleblowers still face problems

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OPM moving ahead with new instructions designed to more quickly fire, discipline employees

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Retaliation was thriving at the State Department

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New tactics by DoD inspector general mean more whistleblower cases resolved

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New accountability office hasn't made a dent in VA's 'culture of retaliation,' whistleblowers say

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Employees tell MSPB they've seen or experienced more discrimination, whistleblower retaliation