Come to the conclusion that whistleblowers have made allegations that were not based on fact, and you can do that pretty expeditiously, it seems to me. And you cant do as expeditious an investigation when it comes to holding a retaliator against a whistleblower accountable. Because guess what, the numbers support what im saying. You can give whatever explanation you want. But im telling you right now, the level of disrespect that you are showing to the veterans, who by the way, if and we know allegations are true in terms of treatment, mistreatment of patients, the lists, the laundry lists of stuff that is going on. Everyone knows that its there. Youre telling me youre spending all this time to try to hold someone accountable. Forget about whats happening about actually fixing the problem where veterans are not getting the services that they need. That is another disturbing thing to me. Thats almost an afterthought to you. So i cant hear an explanation that includes some kind of, with
Screeria nigeria. Eric can for and health and human secretary kathleen sebelius. Whistle blowers from the Veterans Department spoke about retaliation used against them for reporting wrongdoing. Employees told members of the House Veterans Affairs subcommittee that they faced demotions and public embarrassment for their actions. U. S. Special counsel carolyn learner was also a witness and spoke about the number of whistleblower protection claims. This hearing is two hours. Good afternoon. I would like to ask unanimous consent that the admiral seeing no objection additionally i would like to ask unanimous consent that three statements be entered into the hearing record two from whistleblowers. Hearing no objection, so order. The hearing will focus on the department of defense im sorry. Within the department of Veterans Affairs particularly, the types and levels of retaliation that they experienced when reporting problems. It will serve as a follow up to the hearing conducted by the commi
Daughter here with me. As questions swirl around t cause of the accident and thos mysterious cries for help hear by rescuers. And, gator on the green. A golf course in florida overr by massive alligators today, thursday, march 12th, 2015. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with matt laue and savannah guthrie. Live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to today on a thursday morning. Take a look at ferguson, missouri this morning. This is a live shot right outside the Police Department there. As you see, it is calm now, but what a different story at around midnight last night. Thats right. This is our top story, as savannah mentioned. New violence this ferguson. This morning two officers are being treated after being shot during a demonstration. It came just hours after the citys police chief announced his resignation. Nbcs ron allen is in ferguson this morning. Ron, what can you tell us . Reporter well good morning, matt. There have been more than 100
Economic perspective . Now the state department under Hillary Clintons leadership saw the importance of whats called the diaspora. So i am a member of the jamaican diaspora because i am no longer living in my country. Gepsie is a member of the haitian diaspora living here. The state department under mrs. Clintons leadership has seen the importance of the diaspora and so there has been programs that have been put in place for different members of the diaspora to come together to see how they can benefit their home countries. And as jamaicans we do that, i know the Haitian Community also has a very vibrant diaspora. So thats one way that you can help to stop the pull factor. The push factor, rather. But the pull factor is always going to be there where people are always going to want to come to america because its a shining beacon in the world of everything that you can achieve. And to the young man who missed the daca by 30 days, you certainly wouldve been, you are an example of somebod
With his case . Ms. Flanz i am not free to speak to the specifics. Are you familiar with all the cases in your department . Ms. Flanz those that involve senior members. Are there other active cases . Ms. Flanz we have 80. Some allegation of retaliation. How many have you closed within the past year . Ms. Flanz we have been operating since july of 2013 and with closed dozens. Only three of those dozens have disciplinary, is that what i am to understand . Ms. Flanz each result in a finding that the alleged misconduct could be substantiated or a recommendation around discipline. Let me ask you about ms. Lerners written testimony. Theyre all types of cases specific cases are the people involved do you get involved in the discipline of the person who did the retaliating against the whistleblower a you are mainly concerned that the whistleblower is restored, is that correct . Ms. Lerner it is a relief for the whistleblower. Rep. Benishek do you report to ms. Flanzs department . Ms. Lerner we