Republicans challenge memo restricting health officials' talks with Congress -- the guardian

A federal health department memo telling employees they must consult with management before "any communications with members of Congress" was called "potentially illegal and unconstitutional" by two Republican congressmen, who said it could deter whistleblowers from coming forward. ...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/may/10/health-department-memo-congress-republicans