Oct 27th, 2008 · The White House has fired the head of the Office of Special Counsel, whose job it is to protect the rights of government whistle-blowers. Scott Bloch has been under investigation amid allegations he violated the rights of his own employees.
Jul 29th, 2008 · The Office of Special Counsel addresses charges of unlawful hiring like those recently leveled about the Justice Department. But FBI is investigating the OSC; the special counsel was accused by his deputy of pursuing "political agendas and personal vendettas."
Jul 10th, 2008 · James Byrnes, the second in command at the Office of Special Counsel, announced his resignation on Thursday afternoon. Sources close to Byrnes describe this as a protest over the way the office has been run under Special Counsel Scott Bloch.
Jun 30th, 2008 · The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is responsible for investigating complaints from government employees. But consistent criticism of how the agency does business led to a federal investigation of Scott Bloch, the head of the office. Benetta Mansfield is one person whose complaint was rejected by Bloch.
May 7th, 2008 · The investigation into Special Counsel Scott Bloch is much broader than originally believed. Investigators are looking into whether Bloch abused his authority as the head investigator for government whistleblower claims. A grand jury issued at least 17 subpoenas and the first witnesses from the Office of Special Counsel are scheduled to testify on Tuesday.
May 6th, 2008 · A multi-year investigation leads federal agents to search the Office of Special Counsel's building. Employees have alleged the agency was misused for political purposes. Neither Office of Special Counsel head Scott Bloch nor anyone else has officially been charged with a crime. But the FBI secured a separate subpoena for Bloch's home.
Apr 26th, 2007 · The federal Office of Special Counsel will investigate the White House political office run by key Bush adviser Karl Rove. The agency is examining whether White House officials acted improperly in the firing of federal prosecutor David Iglesias of New Mexico.