All This Is That: House Republicans take the high road after the low road becomes too treacherous to navigate

Wednesday, January 18, 2006

House Republicans take the high road after the low road becomes too treacherous to navigate

House Republicans have moved to seize the initiative for ethics reform yesterday with a sweeping package of proposed changes, including banning privately sponsored travel like that arranged by convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

The proposed bill also eliminates Congressional pensions for anyone convicted of a felony related to official duties. That could come in handy in the next few months!

Fark.com hilariously said "House Republicans unveil new ethics plan. Said to be modeled after the 'throwing deck chairs off the Titanic to prevent it from sinking' plan."
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