Whistleblower News from the Inside - July 8, 2014
By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team
Obama signs intelligence whistleblower bill into law — The law authorizes the spending of $564M over five years for the US intelligence community and expands protections for intelligence agency whistleblowers against retaliation. ABC News
Whistleblower claims UK “powerful elite” abused children for decades — The former child protection manager says at least 20 former MPs, government ministers, judges and other prominent figures are involved and his allegations have prompted a government investigation. RT
US in settlement talks with German Commerzbank — US authorities have begun settlement talks with Commerzbank over its dealings with Iran and other countries blacklisted by the US. Dealbook
Uganda encourages whistleblowers though phone app — Anti-corruption groups in Uganda are beta-testing a phone app that anyone can use to monitor government money allocated for schools and health clinics, letting them report when funds might be misspent. FCPA Blog
VA whistleblowers to speak at House hearing tonight — The House Veterans Affairs Committee will hear from whistleblowers who exposed the fraudulent practices that have become a national scandal. The Washington Post