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Whistleblower Retaliation and the Law<\/h1>\n
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Over the years, whistleblowers have exposed countless instances of wrongdoing. Most whistleblowers do not make front page news.<\/a> But they provide a vital service. Their courage holds wrongdoers accountable for their misconduct, such as:<\/p>\r\n