Robert Martin, a member of the Makah Nation of Washington, says the Environmental Protection Agency needs an independent ombudsman to keep the government in line.
Martin quit two years ago because he said a reorganization of his office would render it useless. He had served for ten years and said he uncovered problems during both Republican and Democrat administrations.
A bill pending in Congress seeks to recreate the independent ombudsman position but is stalled in the House.
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Former EPA ombudsman emphasizes need for the job
(The Appleton The Post-Crescent 4/22)
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Tribal member ousted from EPA calls for oversight
Thursday, April 22, 2004
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