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investigation of Scott Bloch to begin

Federal
investigation of Scott Bloch to begin

The Office of Personnel Management will launch an investigation into the conduct of its chief, Scott Bloch, who has come under fire for failing to protect gays and lesbians in the workplace. Scott Bloch heads the federal office that investigates whistle-blower complaints and allegations of discrimination by federal employees. He's been criticized for months by gay rights groups and others who say he doesn't do his job when it comes to sexual minorities. They accuse him of ignoring regulations that protect people from being fired on the basis of sexual orientation. President Bush has endorsed those protections, and the House Government Reform Committee approved a bill last month that would force Bloch to comply with them. Now the Inspector General for the Office of Personnel Management will investigate Bloch's conduct. Gay rights groups complain that the investigation is long overdue, since their initial complaint was filed seven months ago. (Ari Shapiro, Sirius OutQ News)

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