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To ensure authority and independence, permanent inspectors general must be confirmed

With recent news of efforts at DHS and Education to frustrate acting IG investigations, concern about the high number of vacancies is real and growing.

Investigations

Policy & Reform

Congress should not get a pass on cleaning its own house

If Democrats make gains this fall and want to lead on government ethics, they must also meet the high ethical standards they set for the executive branch.

Reports

Policy & Reform

Trump-proofing the presidency

President Trump’s election marked the start of an ethics crisis in the United States government. In this report, we propose urgently needed reforms to address the problems that have arisen as a result of President Trump’s refusal to abide by ethics rules and norms.

Investigations

Policy & Reform

Spotlight on state campaign finance and ethics reform

As federal agencies struggle to keep track of the growing list of conflicts of interest in the federal government, efforts in the states to drain the local swamps, so to speak, are getting mixed results.

Investigations

Policy & Reform

Missouri Taxation With Representation Act

In 1994, Missouri voters enacted campaign contribution limits by proposition; in 2008, the state legislature repealed those rules. In 2016, Missouri voters pushed back.

Reports

Policy & Reform

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.

To ensure authority and independence, permanent inspectors general must be confirmed

Congress should not get a pass on cleaning its own house

Trump-proofing the presidency

Spotlight on state campaign finance and ethics reform

Missouri Taxation With Representation Act

Good news from 2016 state and local ballot initiatives

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