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A series of scattered data gathering systems doesn't help, while the Veterans Affairs Department is inconsistent in how it deals with miscreant employees, especially senior people.
August 03, 2018 -
Despite President Donald Trump's history of tweeting about "leakers" in government, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) remains optimistic that the president may take him up on his offer to honor whistleblowers.
July 30, 2018 -
The Government Accountability Office found evidence of potential whistleblower retaliation and conflicts of interest among investigations of senior officials at the Veterans Affairs Department.
July 20, 2018 -
Jerry Davis retired from federal services after more than 20 years, including the last five as the NASA Ames CIO.
July 20, 2018 -
House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Phil Roe (R-Tenn.) said he's less concerned by the VA's measure of disciplinary actions and more concerned about whether whistleblowers feel they can approach leadership with their concerns.
July 17, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, over 30 veterans service organizations asked Senate and House Veterans Affairs leadership to help secure specific funding for the VA MISSION Act.
June 21, 2018 -
Whether you are a deplorable or a member of the resistance, this is no time to drag your politics to the office. The midterm elections promise to be a trial in terms of avoiding Hatch Act violations. Special Counsel Henry Kerner joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin for a reminder and some new guidance.
May 02, 2018 -
More than 200 employees with U.S. Customs and Border Protection have been arrested on corruption-related charges in the last 14 years. Thirteen of those arrests have come during the Trump Administration.
April 26, 2018 -
House Democratic leaders want to subpoena the Homeland Security and Justice departments for documents they have failed to provide regarding possible violations of whistleblower laws.
April 25, 2018 -
The resignation comes amid allegations that Wlaschin treated two HHS employees improperly last fall.
March 16, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, three agencies are working on a spacecraft that could destroy an asteroid with a nuclear weapon.
March 12, 2018 -
From reauthorization and reorganizations of the Homeland Security Department to whistleblower protections, security clearances and burrowing, these bills are worth keeping an eye on as the Senate debates, amends and votes on them.
March 09, 2018 -
The Office of Special Counsel reminds agencies of employee whistleblower rights, as the Justice Department tightens its control on communication to Congress.
February 22, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Security Service said it's considering whether or not to provide guidance on asking about cryptocurrency ownership during the clearance process.
February 06, 2018 -
The Office of Special Counsel is working to find ways to improve and shorten the whistleblower retaliation caseload for federal agencies.
November 30, 2017