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Addressing amendments, the panelists warn caution: any changes that reduce transparency—such as efforts to shield witnesses, investigators, or uncomfortable details—could spark accusations of cover-ups. Yet, they recognize that the bill currently aims to bolster protections for whistleblowers and accusers.
The challenge is balancing transparency with protecting sensitive information. The legislative proposal allows for redactions—particularly of ongoing investigations—and the panelists suggest that releasing everything at once might not be feasible. Instead, a drip-feed approach—gradually releasing redacted information—could be strategic, especially by timing disclosures on less prominent nights, such as late Friday or during quiet news cycles, to minimize political damage.