I wonder which reform issue(s) Orrin had a problem with?
- Bar lawmakers from accepting gifts and travel and lodging paid for by lobbyists.
- Extend from one to two years the time a former member must wait before he can engage in lobbying activities.
- Deny pensions to lawmakers convicted of serious crimes.
- Require more reporting by lobbyists on their activities.
- Require public disclosure of those home-state projects.
- Require senators hitching rides on private jets to pay full charter rates rather than the current practice of paying the far cheaper equivalent of a first class ticket.
- Require reporting by lobbyists who obtain small donations from clients and then "bundle" them into larger contributions to politicians.
- Prevent spouses of sitting members from lobbying the Senate.
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Orrin is a embarrassment to Utah!
One of the reasons that Orrin Hatch didn't like the ethics bill, as reported in the media, is that it would make all politicians look like criminals. I guess they might be right, for if one is guilty, they all are guilty, or so the system assumes.
Ironically, I spent 5 years in the Utah State Prison for a crime that I did not commit. I may yet be punished by legislation, which will be initiated by Orrin Hatch. 99% of humanity assumes me guilty, as that is what the written record supposes. I am assumed 100% guilty because I was sent to prison and am labeled a convicted felon. I was 100% guilty even though I was really 100% innocent...welcome to my world Mr. Hatch.
Blah, blah, blah...
He didn't like it because he has been instutionalized.
Wow, 1 of 2 to vote no.
We must have the smartest Senator in the USA.
That's why Orrin should be president.
NOT!
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