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New Louisiana Ethics Laws Prompt 130 Resignations

Texas / South Central News • July 2, 2008
At least 130 people gave up positions in various levels of Louisiana state government, just before new financial disclosure rules kicked in July 1. The Secretary of State's Office in Baton Rouge ...

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Subject: RE: Ain't nobody's business

Posted On: July 2, 2008, 1:39 pm CDT
Posted By: Tom
Comment:
I disagree - if you are on a board which makes decisions, awards contracts, grants licenses, adjusts zoning, etc. the public is entitled to know if you have a conflict of interest, or potential conflict.

It's not like this law forced these people to resign - they chose to rather than let the public know if there was a potential conflict.

Given the history of government in Louisiana - with a number of recent insurance commissioners actually indicted - a law like this is long overdue. Again, and in view of that history, people should ask what all these resigning board members have been hiding the last few years.
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RE: The light goes on... BigTex
Jul 3, 2008, 1:08 pm
The light goes on... Good Hands
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RE: Ain't nobody's business Tom
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