What did the Whistleblower Protection Act do?
A) Allow whistleblowers to take time off from their jobs if they were concerned with actions of their supervisors
B) Allow the government to prosecute whistleblowers whose accusations have been unfounded
C) Penalize federal bureaucrats who participate in political activities
D) Prohibits reprisals against whistleblowers by their superiors
E) Establish a relatively swift method for firing civil servants

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The Whistleblower Protection Act prohibits reprisals against whistleblowers by their superiors, including but not limited to firing, demotion, or any other adverse action that may be taken against them as a result of their disclosures. Its purpose is to encourage federal employees to disclose wrongdoing without fear of retaliation.

What Did the Whistleblower Protection Act Do