Lobbying Reform

House Republican leaders spoke to reporters about lobbying reform efforts and their agenda for the upcoming session of Congress. Their ethics rules… read more

House Republican leaders spoke to reporters about lobbying reform efforts and their agenda for the upcoming session of Congress. Their ethics rules proposals included a stronger ban on gifts, a limit on private travel, restrictions on moving to K Street, removal of pension benefits for members of Congress convicted of a work-related felony. The proposal would not ban all gifts, including acceptances of gifts including “a baseball cap or a T-shirt from the proud students of a local middle school.” Following their remarks, the representatives responded to questions and comments from the reporters. close

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Program ID:
190761-1
Category:
News Conference
Format:
Congressional News Conference
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jan 17, 2006 | 2:05pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jan 22, 2006 | 12:15pm EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Jan 17, 2006 | 2:05pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 17, 2006 | 5:47pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 17, 2006 | 8:01pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 17, 2006 | 11:20pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 20, 2006 | 10:02am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 22, 2006 | 12:15pm EST | C-SPAN 1
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