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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...

Silence all mobile phones. Your cooperation is appreciated. The mayors disability counsel Public Meetings are generally held on the third friday, of every other month. Please call the Mayors Office on disability, for further information, or to request accommodations at 4155546789. Or email or email travertine. Our next meeting will be friday september 20, 2019 from 1 00 p. M. 4 00 p. M. In this hearing room. We thank you for joining us. Lets move on to our next item which is roll call. [roll call] just for the record Councilmember Mcdonald just entered the room so she is present. And councilme...

To prevent electronic interference, with this rooms sound system and to respect everyones ability to focus on the presentations, please silence all mobile phones. Your cooperation is appreciated. The mayors disability counsel Public Meetings are generally held on the third friday, of every other month. Please call the Mayors Office on disability, for further information, or to request accommodations at 4155546789. Or email or email travertine. Our next meeting will be friday september 20, 2019 from 1 00 p. M. 4 00 p. M. In this hearing room. We thank you for joining us. Lets move on to our nex...

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...