Supreme Court tells Congress: Make us treat age claims the same as other discrimination claims

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This morning, the Supreme Court issued a long awaited decision in Gross v. FBL Financial Services Inc. 557 U.S. ____ (2009). The 5-4 decision refuses to extend the "contributing factor" test to age discrimination claims.  The majority opinion, by Justice Thomas, sends a strong message to Congress about its duty to be specific in revising laws. This is a message that bears on Congress' current deliberations on whistleblower laws.

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Bunny Greenhouse To Appear on News Channel 8 Tonight at 7:30

Bunny Greenhouse and her attorney, Michael D. Kohn, will be interviewed by television anchor Beverly Kirk on Federal News Tonight on News Channel 8 tonight at 7:30 pm EST.  We are happy that Federal News Tonight has taken an interest in Ms. Greenhouse's story and the need for stronger whistleblower protection.  Please click here to view a LIVE feed of the interview beginning at 7:30.  We will post a video of the interview tomorrow.

You can help Ms. Greenhouse in her fight for stronger whistleblower protection by contacting Congress and President Obama.