The Post discusses one proposal to promote honesty in government. A political consultant proposed a last-ditch effort to lawmakers Monday to help rid the state of its reputation for political corruption: Require lie-detector tests for candidates and officeholders.
Day: August 18, 2009
Ethics Angle on DeLay Dancing
The Post brings in a Jack Abramoff reference in its article discussing Tom DeLay’s upcoming appearance on Dancing with the Stars. “Once upon a time, Tom DeLay was the powerful Majority Leader, jetting off to St. Andrews [golf course in Scotland] on a private plane with uber lobbyist Jack Abramoff,” said Melanie Sloan, executive director […]
The Federal Election Commission
The Times, in this AP report, discusses the Federal Election Commission and Citizens United. The Post also has the Jim Drinkard article.