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Apr 22 2024
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Katherine Maher's past political activity flies in the face of NPR's ethics handbook
NPR reprimanded Uri Berliner for violating its policies while appearing to turn a blind eye towards the brazen conduct of Katherine Maher before she stepped into her role as the organization's president and CEO. Berliner, the veteran editor who penned the bombshell essay about NPR's liberal bias, was handed a five-day unpaid suspension for not seeking NPR's permission to appear on another news
Fox News (Online News)May 17 2023
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Rollins to resign after ethics investigation
FEDERAL COURTHOUSE IN THE SEAPORT WITH MORE. JEN. DOUG, GOOD MORNING. THIS ALL COMES AFTER AN INVESTIGATION INTO ROLLINS APPEARANCE AT A DEMOCRATIC FUNDRAISER LAST SUMMER THAT WAS ATTENDED BY FIRST LADY JILL BIDEN. NOW, ROLLINS WAS SWORN IN AS THE TOP FEDERAL PROSECUTOR IN MASSACHUSETTS IN JANUARY OF LAST YEAR. BEFORE THAT, SHE HAD BEEN THE SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY AT ISSUE IN THE
WCVBMar 26 2024
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All eyes are on the Ethics Commission this morning
Remember the infamous trip to Philadelphia that landed two members of Governor Dan McKee’s administration in hot water last year? Well, the state Ethics Commission could issue a decision later this morning on complaints it filed against David Patten and James E. Thorsen, neither of whom work in state government anymore. (Patten resigned and Thorsen left for a job with the US Treasury.) To
The Boston GlobeApr 17 2024
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Ethics questions brewing with sale of Seattle council member's beer business
A deal between one of the state’s largest hospitality companies and one of its largest breweries looks like a smart move in an industry still feeling the pandemic – even as it raises a potential conflict of interest for an influential Seattle City Council member. On Monday, Seattle Hospitality Group announced it was taking a controlling stake in Seattle-based Fremont Brewing. The beermaker was
The Seattle TimesApr 15 2024
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Legal, ethics complaints fly in Fountain Hills battle over apartments
Fountain Hills council members and the town clerk all have been named as defendants in a lawsuit over an apartment project, capping a chaotic span in which one council member was sanctioned for multiple ethics breaches and another is facing five ethics complaints. The battle involves a vote in January on a rezoning request for a 6.7-acre portion of Four Peaks Plaza, also known as the Target
AZ CentralApr 24 2024
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Cecil County executive files ethics complaint against superintendent during school funding clash
Cecil County Executive Danielle Hornberger filed an ethics complaint against the county’s superintendent Tuesday, escalating a political brawl over the public school system’s budget. Hornberger accused Jeffrey Lawson of using taxpayer dollars for political purposes during school hours and Cecil County Public Schools meetings. Hornberger and Lawson have been publicly feuding over who’s to blame
Baltimore SunApr 17 2024
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Longtime IRS agent and ethics instructor indicted for filing false tax returns
A federal grand jury in Boston has indicted a longtime agent for the Internal Revenue Service for allegedly filing false tax returns for three years, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Ndeye Amy Thioub, of Swampscott, Mass., was arrested late last month and charged by criminal complaint with lying on her tax returns for 2017, 2018 and 2019. On Tuesday, she was indicted on three counts of
New York Daily NewsApr 12 2024
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Alabama Ethics Commission member out over campaign donation claims
A member of the Alabama Ethics Commission has resigned after acknowledging that he might have broken a state law by making campaign contributions. Attorney Stan McDonald confirmed his resignation in a text message sent to The Associated Press late Thursday, several days after acknowledging he had made political contributions. Alabama law prohibits commission members from giving campaign
Fox News (Online News)Apr 19 2024
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Tennessee Rep. Gino Bulso faces ethics complaint over sponsoring of book bill
A Brentwood woman this week filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Gino Bulso alleging the lawmaker and practicing attorney violated conflict of interest rules after he filed legislation that could affect the outcome of a legal case he's currently involved in. Erica Bowton filed the complaint with the House Ethics Committee on April 15, arguing Bulso ran afoul of House ethics rules by
The TennesseanJan 30 2024
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Rep. Cori Bush under DOJ, FEC and House Ethics investigation into use of security funds
Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) said Tuesday she is facing investigations by the Justice Department, Federal Election Commission and House Ethics Committee into the alleged misuse of campaign funds for personal security. Why it matters: In addition to the potential legal ramifications, Bush could face political fallout as moderates try to knock off left-wing lawmakers in Democratic primaries. Driving
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