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Trump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs

The Trump administration is proposing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for US government workers in an attempt to curb leaks to the press. The federal personnel office published a draft of the proposed agreement for new and current federal workers with a notice that says media leaks "risk chilling...

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Left / center-leftTrump White House Advances Plan Requiring Federal Workers to Sign NDAs

Truthout · Left · News report

CenterTrump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs

AllSides · Center · News report

Right / center-rightTrump Administration Proposes Federal Employee NDAs in New Push to Seal the State

The New American · Right · News report

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AllSidesNews report · May 27, 8:32 PM

Trump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs

The Trump administration is proposing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for US government workers in an attempt to curb leaks to the press. The federal personnel office published a draft of...

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The New AmericanNews report · May 27, 4:57 PM

Trump Administration Proposes Federal Employee NDAs in New Push to Seal the State

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The federal government has become increasingly comfortable watching the public. It is far less comfortable being watched itself....

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BizPac ReviewNews report · May 27, 4:04 PM

Trump admin cracks down on leaks with sweeping NDA plan for federal workers

President Donald Trump’s administration appears ready to propose government-wide use of NDAs following leaks. Leaks to the media are the bane of every administration, especially Trump, who...

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TruthoutNews report · May 27, 3:44 PM

Trump White House Advances Plan Requiring Federal Workers to Sign NDAs

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One critic of the policy said it would “kneecap whistleblower protections" and “undermine the First Amendment.”

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100 Percent Fed UpNews report · May 27, 3:37 PM

Trump Administration Moves To Lock Down Federal Leaks With New Government-Wide NDA

The Office of Personnel Management has opened public comment on a standardized nondisclosure agreement for federal employees and contractors with access to sensitive government information,...

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May 27, 3:44 PM: Truthout joined the source map.

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May 27, 4:57 PM: The New American joined the source map.

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