Obama Signs Whistleblower Bill

President Obama on November 27, 2012, signed into law a bill beefing up previously flimsy protections for federal employee whistleblowers who disclose waste, fraud, and abuse.

The legislation was supported by good-government watchdog groups. Government whistleblowers are often sources for journalists exposing government misdeeds.

• "President Obama Signs Whistle-Blower Bill for U.S. Workers," Associated Press, November 27, 2012, by Larry Margasak.
• Statement of Angela Canterbury, Director of Public Policy, Project On Government Oversight, November 13, 2012.
• "New Bill Will Strengthen Transparency and Accountability by Protecting Federal Whistleblowers," The Watcher, OMB Watch, November 27, 2012.
• Previous Story: WatchDog of November 14, 2012.