In a letter to President Barack Obama, Vitter wrote that he was imposing the hold because he was «uncomfortable confirming a high - level science advisor within your administration while there remain significant outstanding concerns over scientific
integrity at federal agencies and the White House, including with regard to the recent drilling moratorium and the ongoing bottleneck in permitting, which I would characterize as a continuing de facto moratorium.»
As part of ensuring the public could trust and access the science produced
at federal agencies, the Obama administration directed each of the 24
federal agencies that use or produce science to create a scientific
integrity policy.
According to sources, the White House political block — a direct violation of numerous ethics regulations and possibly of
federal laws — was instituted over the objections of scientists
at the FDA, but with the awareness of HHS Secretary Sibelius, her senior adviser Andrea Palm and the Office of Science and Technology Policy and its director John Holdren, who is responsible for enforcing «science
integrity» across government
agencies...
Deputy Sheriff — Duties & Responsibilities Deputy Sheriff with extensive background in child and family protective services Develop expertise in child abuse case management through extensive police and FBI training Create and lead training institute for social workers dealing with youth and young adult abuse survivors Instruct case managers in abuse investigations, witness interviews, and evidence collection Identify
at risk children, follow appropriate procedures, and extricate youth from abusive situations Strictly adhere to
federal / state guidelines, program policies, timelines, and budgets Represent the training institute with poise,
integrity, and positivity in the public forum Interact with
federal, state, and city officials,
agencies, and community organizations Recruit, train, and direct large police staffs ensuring safe, effective, and professional operations Serve on multiple task forces focused on child abuse, international crime, and other specialized areas Consistently recognized and promoted for exceptional service record and dedication to the community