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Misuse of public office to promote products
Federal ethics regulations prohibit any employee from using her government position or any authority associated with her public office to endorse products.
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TRUMP INC: The ethics crisis in Trump’s first 100 days
The first 100 days of the Trump administration involved conflicts of interest and ethical and legal problems on a massive scale not seen since at least President Nixon
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Nepotism and Conflicts of Interest – Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump
President Trump’s hiring of his son-in-law and daughter undoubtedly violates the intended purpose of the anti-nepotism statute.
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Good news from 2016 state and local ballot initiatives
Some good news from Election Day: voters in red and blue states across the country took action to reduce the influence of money in politics and improve accountability in their own backyards.
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CREW analysis: Will closing private federal prisons mean more money in state politics?
A new CREW investigation finds that the two largest private prison companies in America have sought to influence politics and policy in 39 states across the country.
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Dead End Disclosure 2014: The Dark End of the Street
Dead end disclosure in its worst form denies voters any real knowledge about the source of money behind campaign ads. This is what happens when a super PAC is almost completely funded by non-disclosing nonprofits.