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Emily Kopp, Reporter, Federal News Radio

Three whistleblowers at the Veterans Affairs Department are the "Public Servants of the Year." The Office of Special Counsel awarded the employees, all doctors,...

Federal News Network Staff

December 4, 2014 9:49 am

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Three whistleblowers at the Veterans Affairs Department are the “Public Servants of the Year.” The Office of Special Counsel awarded the employees, all doctors, with the distinction. Special Counsel Carolyn Lerner said, “because of these doctors’ efforts, veterans are now far more likely to receive the treatment they deserve.” Federal News Radio’s Emily Kopp was at the ceremony and joined Tom Temin on the Federal Drive to discuss their story. Read Emily’s related article.