This report provides an overview of the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act concerning the appointment of an independent counsel (formerly "special prosecutor"), the duties and authority of the independent counsel, and the congressional oversight of the independent counsel.,Jack Maskell, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division,CRS 86-1015 A,"December 3, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

This report discusses the protections under federal statutory law for federal employees who engage in "whistleblowing" activities, that is, the disclosure by the employee of illegal or improper government activities. The protections cover most employees of the executive branch of government, and would apply where a covered employee makes a "protected disclosure" for which the agency takes a "personnel action" as a "reprisal" for such disclosure.,CRS 86-1018 A,"November 26, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3