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Friday, March 17, 2006

Congressional Ethics Reform Stalling?

Michigan members of Congress took more than $200,000 in private trips - permitted by Congressional ethics rules as long as they have a work-related purpose. Jack Lessenberry interviews Craig Holman of Public Citizen's Congress Watch "Craig, what do you think about lawmakers accepting free trips from interest groups?" Holman says that as the public is losing interest, reform is losing steam.

Read/Listen to Interview: Craig Holman from Michigan Radio

Also see Essay: Feeling Perky from Jack's Blog

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