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Trump Must Sign Ethics Pledge & Transition Documents

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Trump Must Sign Ethics Pledge & Transition Documents

President-elect Donald Trump still has not signed legal documents – including an ethics pledge - needed to formally begin his administration’s transition of power. Candidates usually file these documents well in advance of the election. As a result of this delay, the government cannot provide security clearances, briefings and resources to Trump’s incoming team before he is sworn into office on January 20th.

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Trump Must Sign Ethics Pledge & Transition Documents

Press Release

Trump Must Sign Ethics Pledge & Transition Documents

President-elect Donald Trump still has not signed legal documents – including an ethics pledge - needed to formally begin his administration’s transition of power. Candidates usually file these documents well in advance of the election. As a result of this delay, the government cannot provide security clearances, briefings and resources to Trump’s incoming team before he is sworn into office on January 20th.

Government Accountability Groups Urge House to Strengthen the Office of Congressional Ethics and Make It Permanent

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Government Accountability Groups Urge House to Strengthen the Office of Congressional Ethics and Make It Permanent

Today, Common Cause and other government accountability groups urged every member of the U.S. House of Representatives to strengthen the independent Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) and make the office permanent. Even if Congress does not codify the OCE into law at this time, the groups stress the importance of maintaining the office’s continued existence and the importance of not weakening it in the 119th Congress. The letter emphasizes overwhelming public support for increased ethics and accountability measures and touts the success of...

Gaetz Ethics Committee Report Should Still be Released in Wake of Nomination Withdrawal

Gaetz Ethics Committee Report Should Still be Released in Wake of Nomination Withdrawal

This afternoon, ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination to serve as U.S. Attorney General in the administration of President-elect Donald J. Trump. Common Cause had opposed Gaetz’s nomination and urged the House Ethics Committee to release the report on its investigation of numerous allegations of criminal activity by the former Member who resigned days before the Committee was expected to release its report. Common Cause continues to call for the release of the report in the wake of the withdrawal of Gaetz’s nomination.

Ethics Committee Deadlocks in Vote on Releasing of Damning Report on A.G. Nominee Gaetz

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Ethics Committee Deadlocks in Vote on Releasing of Damning Report on A.G. Nominee Gaetz

This afternoon, the House Ethics Committee deadlocked along party lines in a vote on whether to release a damning report of its investigation of ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz, who was nominated last week to serve as U.S. Attorney General by President-elect Donald J. Trump.

Common Cause Statement on Trump Re-Election

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Common Cause Statement on Trump Re-Election

"As a twice-impeached former president with multiple felony charges, his return to office brings unprecedented risks to our nation’s foundational values."

Common Cause Releases Candidate “Democracy Survey 2024”

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Common Cause Releases Candidate “Democracy Survey 2024”

Common Cause today released current results of its “Democracy Survey 2024,” the fourth biennial candidate questionnaire it has conducted on democracy issues in the leadup to November elections. With over two weeks to go before Election Day, more than 200 candidates for state and federal office have responded regarding their commitment to defend and strengthen our democracy. Common Cause expects many more surveys to be completed in the coming days from the more than 2,000 candidates and 1,100 federal and state races tracked in the survey.

High Scores for Washington on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard 

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High Scores for Washington on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard 

Washington — Common Cause, the nonpartisan watchdog, released its 2024 “Democracy Scorecard," recording every member of Congress’ support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and other reforms.  

High Scores for Vermont on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard 

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High Scores for Vermont on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard 

VERMONT — Common Cause, the nonpartisan watchdog, released its 2024 “Democracy Scorecard," recording every member of Congress’ support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and other reforms.  

Low Scores for Iowa on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard 

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Low Scores for Iowa on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard 

IOWA — Common Cause, the nonpartisan watchdog, released its 2024 “Democracy Scorecard," recording every member of Congress’ support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and other reforms.  

High Scores for Nevada on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard

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High Scores for Nevada on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard

“Our 2024 Democracy Scorecard shows a surge of support in Congress for reforms that strengthen the right to vote, take back the Supreme Court, and break big money’s grip on our politics."

High Scores for New Jersey on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard

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High Scores for New Jersey on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard

“Our 2024 Democracy Scorecard shows a surge of support in Congress for reforms that strengthen the right to vote, take back the Supreme Court, and break big money’s grip on our politics."

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