Waxman Moves to Enhance Whistleblower Protections (Hearings Next Week)

[CorpGovActivist]

Folks, this is going to be a dog fight, because enhancing these protections will permit more conscience-stricken Halliburton whistleblowers to come forward openly:

"Full Committee hearing on the Executive Branch Reform Act of 2007 and the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007
Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 10:00 a.m., in 2154 Rayburn House Office Building


Full Committee business meeting on the Executive Branch Reform Act of 2007 and the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007
Wednesday, February 14, 2007, 10:00 a.m., in 2154 Rayburn House Office Building"

What an incredible Valentine to patriotic whistleblowers!

http://oversight.house.gov/schedule.asp

- Dave

[babylonsister]

1. Big fat recommend! This will enable people to tell the truth without

such fear of reprisal. Yippeee! Thanks, Dave, and Mr. Waxman!

[CorpGovActivist]

2. Shows Chairman Waxman's Priorities...

... and also illustrates just how vital it is for his staff's work that whistleblowers be shielded.

- Dave

[Tuesday_Morning]

3. So important

K & R

[stillcool]

4. Great news. I hope the...

floodgates open. Sometimes it's hard to believe this has been going on for so long. :kick:

[CorpGovActivist]

6. It'll Be Interesting to See the Witness List...

... for this particular hearing, once it's published.

I suspect Waxman will have some whistleblowers, describing the actual reprisals they've endured.

- Dave

[conscious evolution]

8. Have you personaly been harassed or

targetted for retribution for some of your whistleblowing?

[CorpGovActivist]

14. Well...

... if you count these threats, mentioning Smith & Wesson and losing something important to me:

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/CorpGovActivist/18

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/CorpGovActivist/17

- Dave

[bobbolink]

15. So, *were* they "back in touch"?

I realize you probably can't answer that. It's just my way of wanting to know that you are OK!

Probably one of the ways to ensure that is to stay public.

While I rant on about people who dont' stand up, when I know of people who do, I'm so impressed with the bravery and integrity! Thank you for taking this bull by the horns!

:patriot: :hug: :patriot:

[CorpGovActivist]

19. "I realize you probably can't answer that."

; )

- Dave

[conscious evolution]

17. Those are petty bad

I take it such is par for the course for anyone who stands up to criminal activity in goverment and in the corporate world.
I know I have been discriminated against for being out spoken about many differant matters.But nothing that comes close to what people like you face.I could not imagine what it would be like to have to face criminals such as the ones you and other whistleblowers have to deal with.
People who stand against such criminals deserve all the protections they can get.

[conscious evolution]

5. K & R

[bobbolink]

7. Speaking of Valentines....!

"What an incredible Valentine to patriotic whistleblowers!"

This is the perfect opportunity to send Rep. Waxman and his staff some valentines to show our appreciation! You gotta know they are receiving plenty of hatemail--let's even that out a bit.

"Dance with me, Henry..." :loveya:

[CorpGovActivist]

10. Nice Thought!

How are things in your neck of the woods, btw?

- Dave

[bobbolink]

11. Yes, we need to keep remembering to thank those with spines

who are working so hard to pull this country back from the brink! :patriot:

Thanks for asking... ups and downs. I'm hearing from my neighbors about problems in the building for which there are no answers. It's so upsetting to see older and handicapped people struggling to be treated with common courtesy. :( At least a few of us are trying to come together on it.

Thanks... I appreciate very much your question of concern! :pals:

[CorpGovActivist]

20. Let DUers Know...

... if there is anything we can do, even if it's just brainstorming.

- Dave

[tbyg52]

27. Let's not censor the great 50's R&B!

It's *roll* with me Henry! (Anything you want, Henry, as long as you NAIL THESE BASTARDS!)

[PhilipShore]

9. Kick

:bounce:

[faithnotgreed]

12. another big thank you henry waxman

[mzmolly]

13. .

[porphyrian]

16. Awesome. Keep them coming, Congressman. - n/t

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[bobbolink]

21. When I called Waxman's office, the staff person who answered was pleased

to hear a "thank you" call.

There was a surprised tone in her voice when I included the staff, and remarked that it was clear he couldn't do all he's doing without a terrific staff.

They need to hear from us--we can be sure they're getting plenty of hate mail and calls!

A valentine for Rep. Waxman and his staff! :loveya:

[CorpGovActivist]

22. Magnificent!

They're often underpaid and underappreciated - so that one call out of the blue can mean a lot.

- Dave

[bobbolink]

24. Here's some 800 numbers for others to do the same:

800-828-0498, 800-459-1887, 800-614-2803

I used the first one, but I think the other two are still current.

If others have other toll-free numbers, please post them, as they sometimes go down.

These are free numbers for the Capitol Hill Switchboard, and you just ask for the office you want, then talk to the staff person who answers.
Couldn't be easier, and doesn't take much time.

One DUer a year or so ago said his new New Year resolution was to spend 10 minutes every day calling or writing, and spending a bit more time on the weekend, doing something to raise awareness of those around him. Sounds like a *great* idea to me, and quite doable!

[tbyg52]

28. I also recommend

your postcard suggestion. I now keep a stack of picture postcards by my computer.

Edited for stupid typo. I continue to be overwhelmed by my heart....!

[halobeam]

23. Excellent idea....

I will do that too.

[bobbolink]

25. Great! Let us know the results! Here are some toll-free numbers for you:

Capitol Hill Switchboard:

800-828-0498, 800-459-1887, 800-614-2803

[Bobbie Jo]

26. Speaking of Waxman....

Did anyone catch the WJ caller on Friday..."How about my man Waxman, he's waxin' em good." (or something like that) Brian Lamb actually cracked a smile and a snicker(scratch that)...laugh. One of those priceless moments.

Anyway...this is indeed good news. Good luck to you Dave, and stay safe. :patriot:

[PassingFair]

29. Speaking of speaking of Waxman.....

I sat TRANSFIXED for over 3 hours today on CSPAN....watching him
take testimony from those 4 women whose relatives died
as Blackwater employees in Fallujah. (From hearings on Wednesday!)

THEN, he GRILLED the lawyers and executives for Blackwater,
ESS, KBR, etc.

IT WAS MAGNIFICENT! My family had to unplug the TV to
get me off of my keister!

ALL the dems were great, especially Schawkowsky and Kucinich!

The republics came off as little *hits.