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Baldwin joins Johnson in calling for ‘immediate action’ on Social Security misconduct claims

By   /  July 26, 2016  /  Federal Government, News, Power Abuse, Wisconsin  /  No Comments

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“I find it troubling that no apparent disciplinary action has been taken over 9 months,” Baldwin wrote.

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Wheels of justice turn frustratingly slow for Social Security whistleblowers

By   /  July 12, 2016  /  Accountability, Federal Government, News, Power Abuse, Wisconsin  /  No Comments

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Many claimants in the Social Security disability benefits system were waiting nearly two years to get a hearing before ODAR administrative law judges.

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Openly gay whistleblower at Social Security office claims intimidation, retaliation

By   /  June 28, 2016  /  Federal Government, News, Power Abuse, Wisconsin  /  No Comments

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“He said, ‘I don’t want your gayness thrown in my face anymore,” Terry said.

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More retaliation despite investigation, Social Security office sources say

By   /  June 23, 2016  /  Accountability, Federal Government, News, Power Abuse, Wisconsin  /  No Comments

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“They’ve never been held accountable. What makes you think they’re going to be held accountable now.”

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Social Security appeals judge pleads guilty to retaliation charge

By   /  June 22, 2016  /  Accountability, Federal Government, News, Power Abuse, West Virginia, Wisconsin  /  No Comments

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Andrus admitted that he helped devise a plan to discredit an ODAR staff member who blew the whistle on an alleged scheme to bilk taxpayers

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Attorney seeks appeal of decisions by Social Security judge accused of ‘sexy’ comments

By   /  June 20, 2016  /  Accountability, Federal Government, News, Power Abuse, Wisconsin  /  No Comments

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“I have had a standing policy to appeal any decision of ALJ Pleuss because of my concerns for his lack of impartiality,” the attorney said.

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