The requested records will reveal the extent to which the President has used his position to implement policy that would benefit his personal business interests in Plum Island.
CREW uses aggressive legal action, in-depth research, and bold communications to reduce the influence of money in politics and help foster a government that is ethical and accountable. We highlight abuses, change behavior, and lay the groundwork for new policies and approaches that encourage public officials to work for the benefit of the people, not powerful interests.
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CREW SENDS TREASURY DEPARTMENT MICHAEL COHEN COMPLAINT
The Inspector General of the Treasury Dept. should investigate the possibility that documents concerning Michael Cohen were improperly removed.
CREW Requests Investigation into Missing Michael Cohen Documents
Interference with law enforcement processes for improper purposes could pose a threat to the rule of law
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CREW SUES TRUMP OVER EMOLUMENTS
When the courts opened at 9 am this morning, a legal dream team officially filed Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington v. Donald J. Trump to stop the President from violating the Constitution by illegally receiving payments from foreign governments.
THE MOST UNETHICAL PRESIDENCY: YEAR ONE
If we want government of the people, by the people, and for the people to continue, it is time for Congress, enforcement agencies, and most importantly the American people to demand an end to the violations and a return to an ethical and lawful government.
PROFITING FROM THE PRESIDENCY: A YEAR’S WORTH OF PRESIDENT TRUMP’S CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
During President Trump’s first year in office, CREW worked to monitor, log, and categorize every instance in which government and special interests interacted with the president’s private businesses. Ultimately, CREW recorded more than 500 timeline entries related to potential conflicts of interest.
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CREW's lawyers, researchers, and communicators don't just highlight the negative influence of money in politics; we take action to ensure accountability and change our system for the better.
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Since 2003, CREW has worked to create a more representative and ethical government, driven by the common good, rather than money and self-interest.
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CREW has driven secret money into the light, held wrongdoers accountable, and changed the law to make our government more open.
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