"Legislation has been unanimously approved by Congressional committees for the last two Congresses," Mr Devine explains, "but the leadership has refused to schedule up-or-down floor votes due to demands by the Justice Department."
"It is time," he says, "for Congress to do its duty and protect duty speech."
Free speech concerning public affairs is the hallmark of self-government. The decision by the Supreme Court in this case will no doubt create a strong incentive for millions of employees to remain silent, and when government employees remain silent, the public is the ultimate loser.
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Evelyn Pringle
evelyn.pringle@sbcglobal.net
"It is time," he says, "for Congress to do its duty and protect duty speech."
Free speech concerning public affairs is the hallmark of self-government. The decision by the Supreme Court in this case will no doubt create a strong incentive for millions of employees to remain silent, and when government employees remain silent, the public is the ultimate loser.
Injured parties can find more information at Lawyers and Settlements.com
Evelyn Pringle
evelyn.pringle@sbcglobal.net
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