In the News Today

There is a whistleblower case involving a nurse in England that is receiving front-page coverage in that country. This BBC piece briefly discusses the concept and practice of whistleblowing, and lists prominent international whistleblowers from years past.

The AP is reporting that government officials are investigating whether an employee of a military contractor – a company charged with safeguarding a US base in Iraq – was fired after reporting security lapses to American authorities. Richard Lardner, a really solid reporter, wrote the piece.

And a financial publication called “The Street” reports that the new Chairwoman of the SEC has stated that the department may start paying whistleblowers in an effort to provide incentives to employees to report any witnessed corruption.

-- Dylan Blaylock