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House leadership bucks caucus over ethics.

By Nico Pitney on May 15th, 2007 at 10:17 pm

House leadership bucks caucus over ethics.

Recent press reports suggested that “momentum is slowing” in Congress for ethics reform. Apparently not. The Hill reports tonight, “House Democratic leaders have decided to use their Honest Leadership and Open Government legislation from the 109th Congress as the basis for the lobbying reform bill that the House Judiciary Committee is expected to mark up this week. By doing so, the leaders are on a trajectory to meet key demands made by left-leaning advocacy groups favoring strong reform. But that course has sparked strong opposition from rank-and-file members of their caucus.”

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7 Responses to “House leadership bucks caucus over ethics.”

Jim Wolf359 says:

Hold their feet to the fire Nancy! Thats why you have a majority and why you’re House Speaker. Don’t let us down.
May 15th, 2007 at 10:22 pm
Jay Randal says:

It’s very hard for the Congress to go cold turkey from the lobbyists. They get meals, perks, and vacations from lobbyists, so it is like drying out from a coke habit to stop it completely.
May 15th, 2007 at 10:44 pm
Will says:

I love it. This is why they call it leadership…if everyone just did the right thing on their own, we wouldn’t need leaders.
May 15th, 2007 at 10:46 pm
Fools on the Hill says:

They should remember what happened this fall to the Republicans.
May 15th, 2007 at 10:56 pm
profmarcus says:

it’s in large part the uncontrolled flow of huge rivers of cash that has gotten us to such a sorry spot in this country… let me post a comment someone made at my blog that is so common-sensical, it positively leaps off the page…

I have only one practical solution to offer. No more private or corporate campaign donations of any kind. No RNC/DNC campaign money, No personal fortunes allowed for campaigning. The only money allowed for a campaign would come from the Treasury. An allowance amount based on the position and for a fixed period before the election. Mandatory equal air time for all candidates by media outlets as a public service.

After a few elections, folks not part of the Millionaires club might have a shot at getting elected.

Of course, auditable election results would be a mandatory requirement as well.

Just a dream I have.

sweet, very sweet…

And, yes, I DO take it personally
May 15th, 2007 at 11:14 pm
Regis says:

Chuck Hegel and Michael Blomberg must be thrilled to see the Democratic rand and file tring to renege on campaign promises.
May 15th, 2007 at 11:36 pm
Karim says:

Pelosi should tighten the screws.
May 16th, 2007 at 11:26 am

House leadership bucks caucus over ethics.

House leadership bucks caucus over ethics.

7 Responses to “House leadership bucks caucus over ethics.”

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