Day: September 26, 2008

Love HLOGA Style

The Post’s “Reliable Source” feature mentions some of the complications of Members of Congress who date. The tricky part about dating a congresswoman? On a trip to Ireland last year, “he paid for the hotel rooms. That, technically, was a gift, and we had to get special permission” from ethics overseers. Wow. What about, theoretically […]

IL: Pay to Play

There are a number of updates on the state of pay to play in Illinois.  “Ethics?  In Illinois?” has some commentary.  The bill passed over the Governor’s veto and is now law. The legislation prohibits state contractors who have contracts in excess of $50,000 from making any contribution to the statewide officeholder who let the […]