"Lawmakers Slam 'Disturbing' Firing Of Agency Scientist"

"'Disturbing.' 'Frightening.' 'Shocking.'

Those were some of the adjectives used by Republican lawmakers yesterday to describe the firing of a Department of Energy radiation biologist in 2014 for allegedly providing answers to Congress that countered the wishes of Department of Energy officials.

Several Democrats countered that the hearing's focus on intimidation of scientists was 'ironic,' considering earlier investigations of climate and federal scientists by the House Science, Space and Technology Committee.

The DOE biologist, Noelle Metting, testified how she was fired after an office party and before the removal of documents from her office in dumpsters. Metting now works for DOE again after a confidential settlement with the department."

Christa Marshall reports for Environment & Energy Daily September 22, 2016.