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6 Jul, 5 tweets, 3 min read
Here are a few of the whistleblower stories we're reading in the latest edition of our newsletter, #TheDisclosure.

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Immigration whistleblowers sent a letter to Congress to urge the Biden administration to immediately develop a comprehensive plan to vaccinate immigrants detained in ICE facilities. whistleblower.org/in-the-news/cn…
Contracts granted to two of the major companies vying to fuel U.S. bases in Iraq expose the hypocrisy of America’s military mission abroad.

In his latest investigation, our @ZackKopplin reveals the nefarious actors working with the US military. whistleblower.org/in-the-news/th…
After a long time coming, @OversightDems approved landmark legislation to modernize the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989. This is a major step forward for the whistleblowing community. whistleblower.org/press-release/…
Get the latest whistleblower stories, news, and events sent to your inbox every other week by signing up for #TheDisclosure today: crm.whistleblower.org/civicrm/profil… Graphic with mail icon and text that says, "The Disclos

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