January 27, 2009
By National Whistleblower Center
NOW it is incumbent upon all of us to do our part for whistleblower rights. At 3:00 PM TODAY there will be a Rules Committee meeting to vote on amendments to the stimulus legislation. This is the optimal time for Congress to pass meaningful whistleblower protection. We must act now!
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TAKE ACTION NOW!
MAK
E YOUR VOICES HEARD NOW!
CONFERENCE VOTE ON WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION 3:00 PM TODAY!
Yesterday Representatives Chris Van Hollen and Todd Platts did their job! They sponsored a bipartisan amendment to include federal employee whistleblower protection in the stimulus package.
NOW it is incumbent upon all of us to do our part for whistleblower rights. At 3:00 PM TODAY there will be a Rules Committee meeting to vote on amendments to the stimulus legislation. This is the optimal time for Congress to pass meaningful whistleblower protection. We must act now!
Send your signed petition to the Rules Committee Now!
Once you have signed the petition,
tell everyone you know to demand whistleblower protection now!
Over the years you have helped enhance whistleblower rights by taking action at crucial moments. Today's vote is the culmination of your efforts. You know that there can be no accountability as to how taxpayer dollars are spent without whistleblower protection. We must make sure this amendment is included in the final stimulus package.
Today's Rules Committee vote is critical, but the fight doesn't end today. The final vote will be tomorrow so keep spreading the word that whistleblower protection is essential for oversight and accountability.
Contact
National Whistleblower Legal Defense & Education Fund
3238 P Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 202-342-1903
Email:
Website: http://www.whistleblowers.org/
Submitter: James Murtagh
Submitters Bio:James J. Murtagh, Jr. is a doctor of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine, and the Medical Director of several sleep laboratories in Southern Ohio. Dr. Murtagh extensively writes on medical ethics. Dr. Murtagh is the founder of a new company launched August 3, 2011 to promote innovative methods to treat sleep disorders. Dr. Murtagh maintains a consulting service with Georgians for Justice to advocate for dignity and respect for all healthcare workers and patients, and to protect electronic privacy.