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On the recordOctober 19, 2009
I believe that one of the key tenets of the Federal merit systems is the ability of Federal employees to report waste, fraud, and abuse without fear of retaliation.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper emphasizes the importance of whistleblower protections for federal employees.

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