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Manchin Removes Ethics Provisions From Democratic Reform Bill

Manchin Removes Ethics Provisions From Democratic Reform Bill

Senate Democrats' Freedom to Vote Act would no longer strengthen conflict of interest rules that prevent members of Congress from working on legislation primarily for their own financial interests.
David Moore Sep 20, 2021
Manchin’s Proposal Cuts Campaign Finance and Ethics Reforms From S1

Manchin’s Proposal Cuts Campaign Finance and Ethics Reforms From S1

Joe Manchin seeks to strip the For the People Act of a public campaign financing option, conflict of interest rules, and key criteria for preclearance of election procedures.
David Moore Jun 16, 2021
Former ALEC State Chair Joe Manchin Continues to Do the Group’s Bidding

Former ALEC State Chair Joe Manchin Continues to Do the Group’s Bidding

Manchin echoes ALEC and other Koch network groups in calling the For the People Act too partisan.
David Moore Jun 8, 2021

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