Patterns. These witnesses willing to blow the whistle even when it risked their livelihood and their careers. Unfortunately we learn the v. A. Continues to struggle with the culture of retaliation against whistleblowers. In in two instances the leadersp and supervisors have turned a blind eye to those in vas workforce that upon investors problems are tempted to expose that actors who abuse their positions or broken laws. And even worse the whistleblowers are often the target of active retaliation. One striking example came from doctor catherine mitchells testimony. In 2014 she was one of a group of people working at the phoenix v. A. Medical center that expose the existence of a secret waiting list of veterans in need of medical care. Instead of addressing this issue the phoenix the english actively worked to hide exorbitant wait times. It turned up such practices were occurring at feasts facilities nationwide. It was deliberate and health and well being of veterans was put at risk. Co
Administrator nominee Steven Dixson today. The senate will vote on his nomination at 11 eastern. On the other side of the capital Robert Mueller is testifying before two house panels today. Now live Senate Coverage here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, our shelter in the time of storms, we thank you for this land we love. Were grateful for its history, government, discoveries, knowledge, creativity, and vision. As our lawmakers seek to keep our nation strong, may they act and speak in ways that make us proud to be americans. Use our senators to banish hate and bigotry, inspiring our citizens to live together in peace. May the words of our legislators mouths and the meditations of their hearts receive your approval. We pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore amen. Please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of