The new ethics rules are thougher than I thought. Here's a good

[napi21]

aticle that explains most of the changes.

http://www.politico.com/pitboss/

The most impressive change to ME was the following:

"To add even more of a deterrent for lobbyists tempted to flout the rules, a violation of the gift ban would be a felony with a potential five-year sentence. Under current rules, lobbyists face no penalty for violating gift rules."

[RB TexLa]

1. five years in prison for a lobbyist eating with a member of Congress?

:crazy:

[intaglio]

2. Hmmmm you're right

... Should be ten without parole

or maybe lobbyist should just be executed. I do not favour lobbying

[EST]

5. Pardon my bad manners.

Thanks for posting it. I am pretty negative about Politico, but their hype and circulation guarantees some circulation. Very strategic. Good work.

[Gold Metal Flake]

3. Who will prosecute violations?

Good luck getting a Repuke indicted.

[EST]

4. Bush threatens to veto it!?

Jeebus Aitch Gawd! That impotent little twerp just can't resist sticking his wick in where he ain't wanted. Nervy little rooster-his mother shoulda slapped him around a little more.

[rhiannon55]

6. Sorry for being a spelling nazi, but

you might want to change 'thougher' to 'tougher' in your subject line. :hi:

[marions ghost]

7. About time...

n/t

You don't change anything without serious penalties. Unlike crimes of physical violence (which don't often consider the consequences), these penalties may actually work as deterrent --if enforced-- on white collar criminals.