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Claims of workplace hazards at USDA lab substantiated by Office of Special Counsel

USDA has spent $50M addressing issue

06/27/25 2:36 PM By Allie Herring
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A report sent to President Trump officially substantiates whistleblower claims of workplace safety concerns at an ag research facility that led USDA to invest $50 million in renovation and improvement efforts.


KEYWORDS Agricultural Research Service ARS Beltsville Agricultural Research Center Charles Baldis Office of Special Counsel OSC USDA workplace safety
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Allie Herring
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