Staff / TruthdigDec 9, 2006
Having just finished its investigation of the Mark Foley coverup, the House Ethics Committee said lawmakers behaved inappropriately, but that no rules were broken: "In all, a pattern of conduct was exhibited among many individuals to remain willfully ignorant of the potential consequences of former Representative Foley's conduct with respect to House pages." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 19, 2006
Democrats in Congress are split over proposed anti-corruption legislation that would limit lobbyists' access to lawmakers. Critics say the law doesn't go far enough to address "earmarks" and campaign finance problems, and argue that an independent watchdog should be formed to enforce the rules. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 25, 2006
Dennis Hastert testified for roughly two hours and 40 minutes today before a closed session of the House Ethics Committee. The objectivity of the committee's investigation into the Foley affair has been in doubt, especially in light of the fact that last year Hastert removed its then-chairman, Joel Hefley, for admonishing Tom DeLay. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Ellen Goodman / TruthdigJul 13, 2006
The arguments for banning the cooking of live lobsters may have their merits, but by making lobster meat just another shrink-wrapped commodity we further disconnect ourselves from the food chain that sustains us. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJul 3, 2006
Washington Post reporter Dana Priest threw Bill Bennett's gambling history back in his face when the conservative pundit attempted to lecture Priest on ethics. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 4, 2006
House conservatives just passed a lobbying reform bill that the Washington Post called a "sham," ?diluted snake oil? and ?an insult to voters.? Rep. Chris Shays, R-Conn., said, "I happen to believe we are losing our moral authority to lead this place." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Robert Scheer / TruthdigApr 5, 2006
Truthdig's editor wonders how it was that so many enemies of virtue operated under the auspices of such a Christ-like leader as DeLay. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMar 30, 2006
The bill, which passed 90 to 8, requires lobbyists to disclose more information about their interactions with lawmakers, but there's little increase in the enforcement of ethics laws. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Sheerly Avni / TruthdigMar 15, 2006
The legendary TV producer discusses our threatened Constitution, the hypocrisy of the Christian right, the strange ethics of "The Sopranos," and why he still sees himself as an "unaffiliated groper." Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 20, 2006
Figuring that public indignation over the Jack Abramoff scandal will soon dissipate, Republicans in Congress are dragging their feet on promised reform measures.
Unfortunately, this will probably work--because an indignant populace is sort of like a villain in a James Bond movie: We vow to stamp out a source of aggravation; we put the machinery in place for doing so; we flip the switch; and then we leave the room on the nave assumption that our plan is escape-proof.
It'd be funny if this weren't, like, our government we're talking about. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Blair Golson / TruthdigFeb 4, 2006
The UFW refutes allegations that it exploits the legacy of Cesar Chavez
Update No 1: Read how it took three phone calls from a congressman and a former cabinet secretary before the LA Times would meet with the UFW 2: Check out an executive summary of the UFW's charges 3: Marc Cooper on the UFW's threat to sue him over a negative column he wrote 4: The L Times prints several corrections to the story. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
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