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Now more than ever, stronger whistle-blower protection essential
Most Washingtonians now know the appalling details surrounding the General Services Administration scandal in Las Vegas. But while hundreds of GSA employees attended the October 2010 conference, and more than $820,000 in federal money was misused, only recently has the news emerged.
Which brings up a pressing question: With a scandal of this size, where were the whistle-blowers?
Notably, at least one courageous employee did come forward and work with GSA Inspector General Brian Miller on the investigation. But Miller hit the nail on the head when he explained at an April House committee hearing why so few employees blew the whistle: They would have been "squashed like a bug" for doing so.
While this should be a deplorable revelation, evidence shows that fear about exposing wrongdoing is commonplace because public servants who defend taxpayers routinely become martyrs.
Last year, the Merit Systems Protection Board released the findings of an ambitious project that surveyed nearly 72,000 federal employees. The study was nearly identical to a survey of a smaller (but sizable) number of employees in 1992. The results reveal how the treatment of federal whistle-blowers deteriorated substantially from 1992 to 2010, when the data was collected.
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Customers are blown away with the Toro leaf blower that is a three-in-one tool. The blower has a mind-boggling compelling amount of power, the quick conversion into a handy vac and the leaf shredder with a rugged metal impeller that makes a fine mulch.
Made from a magnesium, the serrated metal impeller is 10 times more durable and tougher than the traditional style. They will shred stubborn and tough debris into a fine mulch. They will even devour nasty twigs and solid stones and acorns!
With its wide range of variable speed options, the Toro leaf blower can maneuver through all types of various applications. With the ability to balance between air speeds and air volumes the Toro leaf blowers’ ensure you an adequate power and a maximum performance each use
Toro leaf blower when set in leaf shredding mode has a ratio of 16 bags packed full of leaves and debris to just one single bag of compost once you have mulched. It severely reduces leaf volume sufficiently to save about seventy dollars in extra yard waste collection charges in a single season.
Electric blowers are quieter, more eco-friendly, and require less maintenance when compared with gas blowers. They start up right away without requiring you to having to try over and over again. There’s no messy gas-oil mixture to hassle with, and you don’t have to contend with hazardous fumes to get a job done.
This Ultra blower vac offers air speeds up to 235 mph and air volume up to 255 cfm, allowing you to move a substantial volume of leaves and debris with ease. The high combination of air velocity is unmatched on this blower.
You can’t buy a more powerful handheld blower, gas or electric! The Ultra delivers all the power and all the versatility you need to tackle every clean-up chore. It is the only electric blower vac to offer a rugged metal impeller and an infinite variable speed motor
The Toro 51599 Ultra 3-in-1 Blower, Vacuum, and Leaf Shredder makes accomplishing outdoor yard work simple and fun. With its sleek, ergonomical design, it’s a tool that is easy to use and will grab your neighbors’ attention while you alter your yard into a show place.
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Leaf Wars underway in a yard near youEstacada News - Dec 01, 2010
My primary weapon of choice is the relatively new Toro 235 MPH Electric Ultra Blower/Shredder that the other person who lives at our house forced me to buy
Appleton Post Crescent - Nov 24, 2010
Dale Bates, contracted energy consultant, sets up a blower door, that depressurizes the house to identify air leaks while performing an energy review Nov.San Diego Reader (blog) - Nov 13, 2010
The fired Sempra whistle-blower also alleged that he was directed to make payments to Mexican officials that amounted to corporate bribes.AutoGuide.com - Nov 25, 2010
of blower whine as the revs start to climb. Additionally, this new aluminum engine is (somehow) efficient enough to not get hit with gas-guzzler taxes.
Fox News - Dec 02, 2010
The cold air intake, blue heads and roots-type blower mounted in between them lie naked for all to see. It feels and sounds great, too.