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Published 8/1/2008 by Al Kamen at Wash Post Federal Page
Doesn't appear that Office of Special Counsel chief Scott J. Bloch, steadfast protector of government whistle-blowers and staunch guardian against political activity in the federal workplace, is going to be leaving office anytime soon.
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