Federal Workers Union Wants Burrowers Lists
Federal employee unions want lists of political appointees whose status has been transferred to career civil service positions at the end of the Bush administration.
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SPJ Calls for New Congress, Prez To Pass Federal Shield Law
The Society of Professional Journalists has called on President-elect Obama and the incoming Congress to complete action on a federal shield law for journalists.
Whistleblowers Might Be Your Best Sources
Whistleblowers can be a reporter's best friend — although friends that must often be handled with care. If you know a federal agency employee who tells you "Call me on January 21" — be sure to do it.
104 Drinking Water Pollutants Under Review
EPA asks for comments on proposed regulation of 104 chemicals found in drinking water
League of Conservation Voters Releases Annual "Scorecard"
Scorecard reports environmental records of US Representatives and Senators
Navy Publishes Draft EIS for Sonar
The US Navy seeks comments on its proposed rules for using sonar for its Atlantic Fleet training exercises
USGS Maps Potential Spread of Invading Pythons
Escaped pythons and other tropical pet snakes may be able to survive in one-third of Southern states, USGS predicts in new report.
Revised Ozone Standard Due by March 12, 2008
EPA is scheduled to announce by March 12, 2008, its final rule for a new ground-level ozone standard, last updated more than a decade ago.
Report: 303 Industrial Facilities Pose High Terrorism Risk
The strategy of changing chemical processes at industrial facilities so they use less hazardous materials, and pose less of a threat from terrorism and accidents, gained little traction in the Bush administration after 9/11. But a number of organizations continue to push the idea.
USGS to Release Water Contamination Reports
USGS report documents occurrence of nearly 270 contaminants in U.S. surface water and treated drinking water supplies for nine water systems.
