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NPAction Update Vol. 5, Issue 14

NPAction Update
Vol 5, Issue 14
July 6, 2007

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Dated July 6, 2007: New ethics reforms have brought much anticipated change in the United States Congress. Largely in response to the much publicized "culture of corruption," the reforms attempt to make the public policy process more transparent and the members more accountable to the greater public. The new rules significantly restrict lobbyist gifts to lawmakers and staff, implement stronger travel limitations on members, mandate disclosure of earmarks and provide for more oversight on congressional procedures. This article summarizes the new ethics rules in the U.S. House of Representatives and changes pending in the Senate. Click here to read more.

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