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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 20h

Government Accountability Project endorses the #FairAccessToJusticeAct, which could offer timely relief for federal employees when MSPB stalls.

With MSPB’s backlog and the current government shutdown, swift justice for federal workers remains urgent.

📸 Credit: Andrew Harnik

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 20h

This development may impact a new bill, the Fair Access to Swift and Timely Justice Act (S. 2977), which would let federal employees who appeal disciplinary actions taken against them take their stalled cases to court.

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 20h

After the Senate confirmed James Woodruff, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has regained a quorum (restored the min. number of members required to conduct business), ending delays in federal employee appeals.

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 20h

🎉 Now on Government Executive: "Federal employee appeals board gets quorum after Senate confirms new member"

Read more: whistleblower.org/in-the-news/...

Federal employee appeals board gets quorum after Senate confirms new member

Congressional Democrats also introduced legislation that would allow federal employees to file appeals in a civil court if the Merit Systems Protection Board is backlogged.

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 23h

“This report proves what our whistleblowers and impacted residents have said all along: that the federal government knew of the catastrophic risks but failed to act transparently,” said Lesley Pacey, our Senior Environmental Officer.

Learn more: whistleblower.org/press-releas...

Unreleased East Palestine "Unmet Needs" Report Hides Threats to Community

Following a lengthy legal battle, Government Accountability Project has obtained a previously undisclosed Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) report exposing a wide array of unmet medical, infr...

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 23h

Railway giant Norfolk Southern and the EPA did little to support East Palestine post-derailment, and this report shows with extensive detail just how much FEMA understood the shortfalls in healthcare, water safety, economic recovery, and underfunded infrastructure East Palestine was facing.

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 23h

⚖️ After suing FEMA twice under the Freedom of Information Act, this summer we obtained a FEMA report exposing a wide array of unmet medical, infrastructure, and economic recovery needs for the residents of East Palestine, Ohio post-2023 train derailment.

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 1d

In Kurdistan, Golden Eagle Global offered itself as a facilitator for foreign businesses aiming to engage with the local government and has entered into deals with the U.S. military.

Thanks to #OCCRP for bringing this case forward, which calls for stronger anti-corruption enforcement. ⚡️

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 1d

New investigation by Zach Kopplin exposes how the ruling Barzani family of Iraqi Kurdistan funneled millions into U.S. mansions and luxury assets through secretive conglomerates. 💸

Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project @occrp.org · 2d

Mansions, Horses, and Designer Bags: How the Ruling Family of Iraqi Kurdistan Splurged in the U.S.

www.occrp.org/en/investiga...

Mansions, Horses, and Designer Bags: How the Ruling Family of Iraqi Kurdistan Splurged in the U.S.

The five sons of Iraqi Kurdistan’s founding president acquired real estate across the United States and went on luxury shopping sprees. At least some of the money came from major Kurdish conglomerates...

www.occrp.org

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Whistleblower Aid @wbaidlaw.bsky.social · 14d

Once again, Meta has lied, claiming its safety features keep kids safe when really, they either don't work or don't exist.

It's past time for Meta to stop lying - as our clients and other whistleblowers have proved: Meta couldn't care less about safety.

www.reuters.com/business/ins...

Instagram’s teen safety features are flawed, researchers say

Numerous safety features that Meta has said it has implemented to protect young users on Instagram over the years do not work well or, in some cases, don't exist, according to a report from child-safety advocacy groups that was corroborated by researchers at Northeastern University.

www.reuters.com

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 2d

📝 If the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) doesn’t act within 120 days of an employee filing an appeal, federal employees could take their case directly to a U.S. district court to seek justice.

Read more: www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...

Blumenthal, Alsobrooks, Van Hollen, & Walkinshaw Introduce New Legislation to Protect Federal Workers' Right to Appeal Illegal & Unfair Firings | U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut

[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and U.S. Representative James...

www.blumenthal.senate.gov

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 2d

“Assuring federal employees will still have a day in court despite a dormant MSPB is a victory for taxpayers,” said Government Accountability Project Legal Director Tom Devine. “Otherwise, protection for those who challenge fraud, waste and abuse will be in indefinite limbo.”

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 2d

The Fair Access to Swift and Timely (FAST) Justice Act—is structured to offer timely relief for federal workers who were unlawfully fired or experienced unjust or prohibited personnel practices.

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 2d

⚖️ Today on Capitol Hill: Blumenthal, Alsobrooks, Van Hollen, & Walkinshaw Introduce New Legislation to Protect Federal Workers' Right to Appeal Illegal & Unfair Firings

#WorkersRights #FASTJustice

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 3d

Because when employees blow the whistle on serious abuses, they should be protected—not punished.

Donate today to ensure the continued support of truth-tellers: crm.whistleblower.org/civicrm/cont...

Support Whistleblowers Today | Government Accountability Project CiviCRM

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 3d

We support whistleblowers facing retaliation by providing legal defense, advocacy for policy reform, public awareness campaigns, and education on whistleblower rights.

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 3d

⚡️ Whistleblowers help keep our communities safe and corporations accountable—yet retaliation against them remains widespread.

The Smokescreen Syndrome is a common retaliation tactic, where an investigation uncovers a separate distraction to divert public attention from the core issue at hand.

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 3d

“More people are going to die in custody as a result because there are not going to be the same level of checks and balances internally,” said a former employee.

Read more: whistleblower.org/in-the-news/...

Civil rights jobs have been cut. Those ex-workers warn of ICE detention violations

Legal challenges, including a separate federal lawsuit brought by nonprofits, could take months, at best. In the meantime, oversight advocates worry their absence could exacerbate conditions in detent...

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 3d

Other federal employees who paid regular visits to detention centers, investigated tips about poor detention conditions, and prepared reports for Congress were removed, as DHS stated they were “internal adversaries that slow down operations.”

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 3d

We filed a disclosure on behalf of CRCL employees who revealed that, by shutting down CRCL, DHS halted 500+ active civil rights investigations. Complaints included allegations of medical neglect, sexual abuse, targeting of Trump voters, and dangerous conditions at detention facilities.

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 3d

🗞️ Now on @npr.org: "Civil rights jobs have been cut. Those ex-workers warn of ICE detention violations"

When DHS shut down its Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) this March, a group of CRCL employees disclosed the grave consequences of this decision.

📸 Credit: Giorgio Viera

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Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 4d

It’s just ONE DAY until our letter to the editor training!

We’re hosting an Advocacy Training TOMORROW, Tuesday night, where you can get the skills you need to make your voice heard. Learn more:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: POGO Letter to the Editor Training: Domestic Deployment. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

What is a letter to the editor? Why are they useful? How do you begin writing one? Join us on Tuesday, October 7th to explore the answers to these questions and start writing your own letter to the editor focused on domestic deployment!

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Save VOA @savevoa.bsky.social · 8d

The three plaintiffs representing Voice of America employees in a lawsuit against the Trump administration, Kate Neeper, Jessica Jerreat and Patsy Widakuswara, said in a joint statement that the shuttering of the news group was “heartbreaking.”

Voice of America Stops All Broadcasting After Government Shuts Down

During past shutdowns, the federal news agency continued broadcasting to authoritarian countries, as it was considered essential to national security.

www.nytimes.com

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 6d

As we continue to represent Charles Borges, we hope to see Americans' personal data returned to a secure, protected state.

Read more: www.politico.com/news/2025/08...

📸 Credit: Saul Loeb

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 6d

As Politico reported, Charles Borges resigned “involuntarily" from the SSA this August, in part because of his concerns about DOGE's mishandling of Americans' Social Security data and lack of response from the agency.

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