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U.S. Supreme Court unveils new ethics code, but critics say it doesn’t go far enough
The 15-page code of conduct co-signed by all nine justices is a new maneuver by the court to publicize its standards.
Ethics rules for Supreme Court justices approved on party-line vote by U.S. Senate panel
WASHINGTON — The Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Thursday approved a proposal to impose a code of ethics for the U.S. Supreme Court, amid revelations that justices failed to disclose luxury travel and real estate deals, as well as directing staff to promote book sales. The panel split along party lines, in an 11-10 […]
Gun rights and gift ban grab lawmakers’ attention with set of Capitol rallies
The Pennsylvania Capitol echoed with the voices of the people Tuesday with two separate rallies, from two groups seeking very different things.
‘This bill is revolutionary:’ Pa.’s congressional Dems get behind sweeping voting rights, ethics bill
The bill faces an uncertain future in the U.S. Senate, where Republicans have denounced it as a massive federal overreach