Whistleblower Protection Act hearing taking place today
Today there is an important hearing on the Whistleblower Protection Act being held in Washington, D.C. at 2:30pm (EST). If you can't attend the hearing, please make an effort to call Senators Daniel Akaka (202) 224-6361 and Susan Collins (202) 224-2523, indicating your support of Whistleblower protection for all.
The purpose of the hearing is to examine problems with the current system of protections for federal employee whistleblowers and the pending Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2009 (S. 372). The hearing will also address differences between S. 372 and the House companion bill (H.R. 1507).
Watch the Whistleblower Protection Act hearing live
As an Action Member with the National Whistleblowers Center, the President, Mr. Stephen Kohn sent the following message to share with our Readers.
Message from the - National Whistleblowers Center:
The Senate is holding a hearing on the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act today. The public hearing will be held in the Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room 342 at 2:30 PM.
Now is the time to make your voice heard! If you have not sent an email to Congress send it now! Call Senators Daniel Akaka (202) 224-6361 and Susan Collins (202) 224-2523, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, and tell them that all federal employees, including those who report misconduct in national security and defense, must have whistleblower protection with full court access.
During the campaign, President Obama pledged to support effective legislation that would protect all federal employees with a guaranteed right to federal court access. Please urge the Senate to back up this promise.
