Daily Archives: December 11, 2008

Communities call for strong federal support from President Obama to tackle climate disruption

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Rick Piltz

Despite the spate of hefty price tags for government bailouts, military actions, and economic recovery, an effective climate change response at the grassroots level will require more than paltry budget leftovers.  This essential message is being echoed in towns and … Continue reading →

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Obama “Protect Whistleblowers” view should aid bill passage, encourage reporting of wrongdoing

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Rick Piltz

The Obama-Biden transition website says: “Protect Whistleblowers: Often the best source of information about waste, fraud, and abuse in government is an existing government employee committed to public integrity and willing to speak out…. We need to empower federal employees … Continue reading →

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