A Blow Against The ‘Culture Of Corruption’
July 31, 2007, 8:46pm
The House today passed a lobbying and ethics bill that Democratic leaders said is aimed at eliminating the “culture of corruption” that plagued Congress under Republican rule. The vote was 411-8.
The legislation would force disclosures about the campaign contributions “bundled” by lobbyists, and it would require members to recuse themselves from consideration of any matters where they have conflicts of interest.
The measure also would deny pension benefits to members of Congress convicted of crimes. “There is no reason for taxpayers to subsidize criminal behavior of members of Congress,” said House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md.
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