Capitol Police continues to retaliate against employees who file whistleblower complaints with the Capitol Police Office of Inspector General, a U.S. House oversight panel was told on July 19.
“Numerous whistleblowers have come forward with claims of retaliation and abuse after speaking with the Office of Inspector General,” said Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on House Administration. At a hearing in the Longworth House Office Building, Mr. Loudermilk said the subcommittee isn’t ready to publicly address the latest allegations, but he wanted to be clear that “any retaliation is unacceptable.”
“While we review these allegations, we take all whistleblower reports seriously and appreciate their willingness to come forward,” Mr. Loudermilk said….