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At any time. Today is the subcommittee entitled learning from va whistle blowers. On june 25th the subcommittee began this hearing to discuss the importance of va whistle blowers. We heard testimony from people inside the va who raised major questions and concerns about critical problems that affect the health and wellbeing of veterans. These witnesses were willing to blow the whistle even when it risked their live lee hood and careers. Unfortunately we learned that the va continues to struggle with the culture of retaliation against whistle blowers. In too many instances va leadership and sup...

Unfortunately, we learned that the v. A. Is continuing to struggle with the culture of retaliation against whistleblowers. In too many instances leadership and supervisor turned a blind eye in those in v. A. Worker frs pointed out sowers problems or pointing out bad actors ace of using positions or breaking laws. Even worse the whistleblowers are targeted for active retaliation. One striking example dpram dr. Catherine mitchells testimony. In 2014 she was one of a group of people working at the Phoenix Medical Center to expose the secret waiting list of veterans in need of medical care. Instea...

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 gro...

Good morning and welcome, everyone. Good morning and welcome, everyone. The subcommittee on Higher Education and workforce investment will come to order. Were happy that youre here. I know that a kwoerm is president and i want to ask that unanimous kent that miss haze of pennsylvania be able to participate with understand that their question also come after all committee hems. We are hearing testimony on engines of economic mobility, the Critical Role of Community Colleges, historically black colleges and universities and minorityserving institutions in preparing students for success. Pursuant...

Present. Azalina eusope, here. Harrison is present. Hartwigschulman is absent. Commissioner simi is present. With three members present, we have quorum for the sanitation and streets commission. Public comment is taken for all informational and action items on todays agenda. To comment in person, we ask you please line up against the wall furthest from the door, the audience right, when Public Comment is called. For members of the public wishing to comment on items from outside the hearing room, you may do so by joining the webinar via the link shown on page 2 of todays agenda. And to be recog...