Tag #Government Accountability

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Delayed Early Warning System for Júcar River Basin Following Deadly Valencia Floods

Eleven months after devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, claimed 229 lives, the early warning system (SAT) for the Júcar River Basin remains incomplete, despite an emergency contract awarded last November.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Australia's Robodebt Scheme: $475M Added to Record $2.4B Payout

The Australian government will pay an additional $475 million to settle a class action lawsuit over the illegal Robodebt welfare scheme, bringing the total payout to approximately $2.4 billion, impacting over 440,000 people.

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Reduced Inequality
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CDC Director Fired After Refusal to Comply with White House Directives

CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired less than a month after her confirmation, following the resignations of at least four other top officials, due to her refusal to comply with what her lawyers called "unscientific, reckless directives" from the White House.

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Good Health and Well-being
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FEMA Employees Warn of Weakened Disaster Response Under Trump Administration

Over 180 current and former FEMA employees warned Congress that the Trump administration's actions are weakening the agency's disaster response capabilities, citing unqualified leadership appointments, strict spending controls that hampered the Texas flood response, and plans to phase out FEMA after...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Spanish Wildfires Spark Political Crisis Amidst Senate Hearings

Spain's wildfires, burning over 350,000 hectares since August 5th, have sparked a political battle, with four government members facing Senate questioning on their response, resource allocation, and preventative measures, while the opposition demands accountability and policy changes.

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Climate Action
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Lawyers Claim Retaliatory Prosecution in Human Smuggling Case

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father of three, is facing human smuggling charges after a November 30, 2022 traffic stop; his lawyers allege this is retaliation for his successful challenge against his wrongful March 2025 deportation to El Salvador, citing a 903-day delay in indictment and stateme...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Majority of Dutch Support Citizen Lawsuits Against Government

A recent Ipsos I&O poll reveals that most Dutch citizens support the right of citizens and organizations to sue the government for non-compliance with laws and regulations, although support varies depending on the specific issue, with higher support for environmental and agricultural cases.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Dutch Tax Authority Violates Law in Four Out of Five Complex Cases

A report by the Dutch tax authority inspectorate reveals that the tax authority violated the law in four out of five complex legal disputes, failing to provide all relevant documents to the court and neglecting the human impact on citizens.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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FEMA Employees Placed on Leave After Criticizing Agency Cuts

Over 180 current and former FEMA employees signed a letter criticizing recent agency cuts and policy changes, leading to at least two employees being placed on indefinite administrative leave with pay; the letter cited six points of opposition, including a policy requiring Homeland Security Secretar...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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FEMA Employees Warn of Agency's Weakening Under Trump Administration

Over 180 current and former FEMA employees warned Congress that the Trump administration's restructuring is undermining the agency's effectiveness, citing unqualified leadership appointments, strict spending controls that hampered the Texas flood response, and significant staff departures, reversing...

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No Poverty
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Former Khabarovsk Health Minister Detained in Moscow Corruption Probe

Former Khabarovsk Territory Health Minister Yuri Boychenko was detained in Moscow and remanded in custody, potentially linked to a corruption scandal involving inflated contracts for substandard medical equipment, echoing the July 2024 arrest of former Deputy Prime Minister Yevgeny Nikonov.

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Good Health and Well-being
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House to Release Redacted Epstein Files

The House Oversight Committee plans to release redacted files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case after reviewing them with the Justice Department to protect victims and avoid impacting ongoing investigations; this follows Republican calls for transparency and internal conflict within the House.

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