Ethics

Those of us who hold elected office must always keep sight of who we serve: the American people. It is our duty to uphold the democratic principles on which this nation was founded and preserve the faith of the American people in our democracy. Among other things, this means limiting the influence of lobbyists and wealthy campaign donors. We also need to guarantee that voters have the right to choose from a variety of candidates, and to see and trust the workings of their government.

Helped lead the fight for landmark ethics and lobbying reform legislation that will increase transparency in the legislative process by requiring disclosure of legislative provisions that are targeted to benefit a single company or limited number entities, prohibit gifts from lobbyists to Senators and their staffs, end subsidized travel on corporate jets, and slow the revolving door between Congress and the lobbying world. The legislation will also prohibit Senators from pressuring private organizations to hire individuals solely based on their political party, require disclosure when lobbyists bundle campaign contributions, and prevent new provisions from being added in the dark of night to conference reports without challenge.

 

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