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MoveOn: Unenforceable SCOTUS “Code of Ethics” Isn’t Enough

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Washington, D.C. – Following the Supreme Court releasing updated ethics guidelines without a word on enforceability measures, MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Rahna Epting released the following statement:  “A code of conduct without any clear enforcement mechanisms might as well be a list of suggestions. We applaud the incredible work from advocates, congressional allies, and activists in pressuring the Court into finally adopting some semblance of an ethics code. But, they are a long ways away to fully addressing the abuse of power that has been uncovered. This long-overdue and too-weak ethics policy…

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Senate approves most drastic changes to US tax code in 30 years – The Guardian

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The Guardian Senate approves most drastic changes to US tax code in 30 yearsThe GuardianThe Senate approved the $ 1.5 trillion tax bill, which includes permanent tax breaks for corporations and temporary tax cuts for individuals, by a final vote of 51-48. Once enacted, the legislation will represent the most drastic changes to the US tax …Republican Tax Bill Passes Senate in 51-48 VoteNew York Times US House to vote again on tax bill, Trump on verge of winReutersUS Rep. Richard Neal, MA Democrats pledge to 'fight' for middle class…

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