No lobbyist gifts; more penalties for corrupt officials
The Reform Party SUPPORTS legislation and rules across all branches of government that enforce the highest ethical standards and effective oversight. That means that elected officials must have as their first loyalty the entire citizenry they represent,
not just the people who funded their campaign. This also means that there needs to be clearer separation between elected officials and lobbying and special interest groups. We can not continue the endless recycling of people between elected positions and
lobbying groups where there is the clear appearance of conflict of interest.
Set the highest ethical standards for the White House and Congress:
No more gifts from lobbyists
No more trips paid for by special interests
No more free meals paid
for by lobbyists
Pass laws with significant penalties--not rules.
Give Congress and the White House the same retirement plans and health care as the average citizen
Prohibit fundraising by incumbents while exercising their offices.
Source: Reform Party USA website, reformparty.org
, Jan 1, 2012
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