Stronger Whistle-Blower Protection Passes Senate« Thread Started on Dec 19, 2007, 11:09pm » --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Stronger Whistle-Blower Protection Passes SenateBy Stephen BarrWednesday, December 19, 2007; Page D04 read at source> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... newsletter
With nary an objection, the Senate approved legislation to strengthen protections for federal employees who reveal waste, fraud and abuse, setting up negotiations with the House on the first major expansion of whistle-blower rights since 1989.