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Endpoints News: Eric Lander ‘bullied and demeaned’ staff at White House science office — investigation

Eric Lander ‘bullied and demeaned staff at White House science office – investigation" This article features Government Accountability Project’s client, Rachel Wallace, and was originally published here. A recent White House investigation concluded that Eric Lander, President Biden’s top science advisor, bullied and demeaned his subordinates, Politico reported. The news dropped just hours after [...]

Sydney.Johnson2022-09-06T15:06:22-04:00February 7th, 2022|Accountability, In The News, Timeline|

The Hill: Advocacy groups press Biden to name new watchdog at housing agency

Advocacy groups press Biden to name new watchdog at housing agency This article features Government Accountability Project and was originally published here. Three advocacy groups are urging President Biden to designate a temporary replacement for a resigning inspector general to ensure that a senior official accused of misconduct does not take over at the end of the month. [...]

Whistle.Blower2021-11-22T11:33:23-05:00July 9th, 2021|Accountability, In The News, Inspectors General, US Government|

Government Executive: Oversight Groups Express Concern About Future of the Housing Finance Agency IG Office

Oversight Groups Express Concern About Future of the Housing Finance Agency IG Office This article features Government Accountability Project and was originally published here. Three nonprofit organizations are calling on President Biden to take action to restore confidence and morale at the Federal Housing Finance Agency inspector general office following the IG’s upcoming resignation. Last [...]

Whistle.Blower2021-07-08T13:09:58-04:00July 8th, 2021|Accountability, Congress: Legislation and Oversight, Financial Accountability, In The News, Letter, US Government|

The Intercept: ICE Detention Center Shuttered Following Repeated Allegations of Medical Misconduct

ICE Detention Center Shuttered Following Repeated Allegations of Medical Misconduct This article features Government Accountability Project and our client Dawn Wooten and was originally published here. THE DEPARTMENT OF Homeland Security announced on Thursday the agency will be shutting down the controversial immigration prison in Georgia where dozens of detained immigrant women were subjected to nonconsensual gynecological [...]

Whistle.Blower2021-06-03T12:21:38-04:00May 20th, 2021|Accountability, Government Accountability, ICE Detention, Immigration, In The News, Investigations, US Government|

Well-Known Hollywood Producer Leaves Legacy to Government Accountability Project

Well-Known Hollywood Producer Leaves Legacy to Government Accountability Project On June 26, 2020, popular long-time Hollywood producer Stuart Cornfeld sadly lost his struggle with cancer. He left a significant mark on Hollywood with a score of films that ranged from horror to comedy. His most successful creations were comedies that he produced in close [...]

Whistle.Blower2021-06-01T11:16:34-04:00May 5th, 2021|Accountability, Blog, Whistleblowers|

The Telegram: The whistleblower’s dilemma: to report or not?

The whistleblower's dilemma: to report or not? This article features Government Accountability Project and was originally published here. JOHN'S, N.L. — If you’re thinking about blowing the whistle on wrongdoing in a public sector workplace, there is legislation to guide you, but it’s still a scary prospect. “I can tell you there is a fair amount [...]

Whistle.Blower2021-03-22T12:28:44-04:00March 22nd, 2021|Accountability, Government Accountability, In The News, International, International Whistleblower Rights, Whistleblower Rights|

The Hill Times: Opposition parties should force feds to strengthen whistleblower protections with private member’s bill, says watchdog

Opposition parties should force feds to strengthen whistleblower protections with private member’s bill, says watchdog This article features Government Accountability Project and was originally published here. While the governing party bears much of the responsibility for the lack of movement on this issue, opposition parties, over the years, have not exhausted all avenues for pressuring [...]

Whistle.Blower2021-03-17T15:37:34-04:00March 17th, 2021|Accountability, In The News, International, International Whistleblower Rights, Whistleblower Rights|

THISDAY: Are Whistleblowing Laws Working?

Are Whistleblowing Laws Working? This article features Government Accountability Project and was originally published here. The International Bar Association has published a new report titled ‘Are Whistleblowing Laws Working?’ The report which is a Global Study of Whistleblower Protection Litigation, tracks the record of whistleblower laws in 38 countries, and provides an unprecedented effort to [...]

Whistle.Blower2021-03-16T13:01:45-04:00March 16th, 2021|Accountability, IBA, In The News, International, International Whistleblower Rights, Whistleblower Rights|

The Hill: The world abandoned COVID-19’s best antidote: Whistleblowers

The world abandoned COVID-19’s best antidote: Whistleblowers This op-ed was written by our Legal Director Tom Devine and Deputy International Director Samantha Feinstein and was originally published here. Dr. Wenliang Li is now a Chinese folk hero. In the winter months of 2019, before the deadly pandemic took hold across the world, Dr. Li spoke [...]

Whistle.Blower2021-11-22T11:35:37-05:00March 15th, 2021|Accountability, In The News, International, International Whistleblower Rights, Whistleblower Rights|

Above the Law: Biglaw Firm’s Work For The Trump Administration

Biglaw Firm’s Work For The Trump Administration This article features Government Accountability Project and was originally published here. Michael Pack was CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media an agency that oversees, among others, Voice of America under the Trump Administration. While he was in charge of USAGM, Pack alleged there was a “deep [...]

Whistle.Blower2021-03-08T11:42:26-05:00March 8th, 2021|Accountability, Financial Accountability, Government Accountability, In The News, Investigations, US Government, VOA Whistleblowers|