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Originally Posted by elysiantraveller
People use whistleblower statutes to avoid retaliation.
You file one so a independent body can investigate and save you from reprisal.
The IG did that and found it "urgent" and "very concerning."
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As I understand it, the whistleblower cannot go directly to Congress. He/she has to go through the head of the agency, in this case the DNI.
However, upon receiving the complaint, the DNI must pass it along to Congress.
Thus far, the acting DNI is refusing to do so.