CONFERENCE VOTE ON WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION 3:00 PM TODAY!
 
Yesterday Representatives Chris Van Hollen and Todd Platts did their job!  They sponsored a bipartisan amendment to include federal employee whistleblower protection in the stimulus package.  NOW it is incumbent upon all of us to do our part for whistleblower rights.   At 3:00 PM TODAY there will be a Rules Committee meeting to vote on amendments to the stimulus legislation.  This is the optimal time for Congress to pass meaningful whistleblower protection.  We must act now!

Below is a list of the Rules Committee members and their office phone numbers.  Please call them now and tell them to vote for oversight and accountability at 3:00 PM!

Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY) (202) 225-3615

James P. Mc Govern (D-MA) (202) 225-6101

Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) (202) 225-1313

Doris O. Matsui (D-CA) (202) 225-7163

Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) (202) 225-6131

Michael Arcuri (D-NY) (202) 225-3665

Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) (202) 225-2645

Chellie Pingree (D-ME) (202) 225-6116

Jared Polis (D-CO) (202) 225-2161

David Drier (D-CA) (202) 225-2305

 Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL) (202) 225-4211

Pete Sessions (R-TX) (202) 225-2231

Virginia Foxx (R-NC) (202) 225-2071

Even if you have signed the petition before, it is critical that you take action now to tell the Rules Committee to vote for whistleblower protection now.  Then tell everyone you know to demand whistleblower protection now!   

Over the years you have helped enhance whistleblower rights by taking action at crucial moments.  Today's vote is the culmination of your efforts.   You know that there can be no accountability as to how taxpayer dollars are spent without whistleblower protection.  We must make sure this amendment is included in the final stimulus package. 

Today's Rules Committee vote is critical, but the fight doesn't end today.  The final vote will be tomorrow so keep spreading the word that whistleblower protection is essential for oversight and accountability.