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Federal Whistleblower Protection in Jeopardy

Number 6 in the Top 25 Censored Stories for 2007!

Special Counsel Scott Bloch, appointed by President Bush in 2004, is overseeing the virtual elimination of federal whistleblower rights in the U.S. government.The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), the agency that is supposed to protect federal employees who blow the whistle on waste, fraud, and abuse is dismissing hundreds of cases while advancing almost none. According to the Annual Report for 2004 (which was not released until the end of first quarter fiscal year 2006) less than 1.5 percent of whistleblower claims were referred for investigation while more than 1000 reports were closed before they were even opened. Only eight claims were found to be substantiated, and one of those included the theft of a desk, while another included attendance violations. Favorable outcomes have declined 24 percent overall, and this is all in the first year that the new special counsel, Scott Bloch, has been in office.

Bloch, who has received numerous complaints since he took office, defends his first thirteen months in office by pointing to a decline in backlogged cases.
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Deconstructing the Digital Era

Senator Ted Stevens thinks the internet is a "series of tubes." George W. Bush believes there are internets galore out there. And John McCain...well, the Senator has admitted that he doesn't even know how to use a computer. Politics in the digital era is tricky, not so much because of the wealth of information on the web, but because of the millions of ordinary Americans using that information on a daily basis. Armed with new media tools, muckrackers today number in the millions. No longer is a candidate able to present a poll-tested package to the press and have that persona spoon-fed to the American people. No, today's voters have available to them a universe of information consisting of detailed voting records, primary sources, debunking sites, blogs, and more.
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Upper GI Series

The upper gastrointestinal (GI) series uses x rays to diagnose problems in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (first part of the small intestine). It may also be used to examine the small intestine. The upper GI series can show a blockage, abnormal growth, ulcer, or a problem with the way an organ is working.
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Find out how to apply for Medicaid

Medicaid is a medical assistance program that is partially funded by the Federal Government but run by each State. Medicaid pays for basic medical care for people and families with low incomes and resources. People who are blind or disabled, age 65 or older, children, or members of families with dependent children may be eligible. Using broad Federal guidelines, each State runs its own Medicaid program. The State decides who is eligible and the amount of medical care and services it will cover.
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Identity Theft and Telemarketing

Your personal information is valuable. Protect it! Guard your Social Security, Bank, credit card and Driver's license numbers. Some criminals lie on the telephone to get your personal information. They may lie about who they are, claiming that they're from a legitimate company and that you have a problem with your account. Or they may pose as representatives of a bank or government agency and ask you to confirm your billing information. Once they have your personal information, they can use it to commit identity theft charging your existing credit cards, opening new credit card, checking, or savings accounts, writing fraudulent checks, or taking out loans in your name.
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Directory for Seniors in Georgia
Resources for the Georgia Senior: Find out how to become a happy, healthy, and more ethical member of an already mostly unhappy society.
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Directory for Seniors in Georgia
Resources for the Georgia Senior: Find out how to become a happy, healthy, and more ethical member of an already mostly unhappy society.
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Directory for Seniors in Atlanta
Need a caretaker, housekeeper, shopper, ride anywhere? We can help link you up. We can also provide you with a directory of local civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
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Legal Resource Guide – Atlanta Lawyers
An educated guess is not always best. Do your homework and research your case at Lawyer of Atlanta. Check out our FAQs, Articles, News, Reviews of Seattle Attorneys, Forms, Advice and more! No registration fee required. All access is free!
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Directory for Seniors in Georgia
Resources for the Georgia Senior: Find out how to become a happy, healthy, and more ethical member of an already mostly unhappy society.
www.seniorsingeorgia.com

Directory for Seniors in Atlanta
Need a caretaker, housekeeper, shopper, ride anywhere? We can help link you up. We can also provide you with a directory of local civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
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Lawyers of Atlanta – Free Legal Advice
Easy to find and easy to understand legal definitions, law articles, statutes, FAQs, legal forms, attorney profiles, book reviews, and more! No fee or registration required to view any and all of the resources provided on Lawyer of Atlanta.
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Link and Resource Directory for Seniors living in Georgia
Your Internet Community – Your News – Your Health – Your Stories – Your Friends – Your Family – Your Photos – At Seniors Of Georgia you can Exchange Social Calenders, share recipes, photos, and more!
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Link and Resource Directory for Seniors living in Georgia
Your Internet Community – Your News – Your Health – Your Stories – Your Friends – Your Family – Your Photos – At Seniors Of Georgia you can Exchange Social Calenders, share recipes, photos, and more!
www.seniorsofgeorgia.com

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