10/13/1986
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"I am withholding my approval of S. 508, the 'Whistleblower Protection Act of 1988.'"
"Implementation of this provision would place two Executive branch agencies before a Federal court to resolve a dispute between them."
"Reporting of mismanagement and violations of the law, often called whistleblowing, contributes to efficient use of taxpayers' dollars and effective government."
"Such reporting is to be encouraged, and those who make the reports must be protected."