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Government contractors with security clearances, such as Edward Snowden, aren't legally protected from whistleblowing even by going through the proper channels.
Lawmakers skeptical of proposed cost-saving commission's future
A proposed new commission would identify efficiencies and cost-savings across the government. But federal-employee unions criticized the proposal and some lawmakers expressed skepticism about the proposal.
Furlough song: Laugh or you'll cry
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