NJ-04: Smith Voted Against Ethics Reform

by: Zeitz for Congress (NJ-4)

Wed Aug 13, 2008 at 10:23:24 AM EDT

In 2006, Chris Smith voted against comprehensive ethics reform. The legislation would have banned travel on corporate jets, prohibit lobbyist gifts, and slow the revolving door between Capitol Hill and K Street. It would also require disclosure of earmarks so that special interest provisions receive public scrutiny. The measure applied to all special interest earmarks including the Alaska Bridge to Nowhere. It would force Members of Congress disclose if they had a financial interest in the earmark. (Vote 4448, 2006. Leadership Document, "Democrats Fight To Clean Up Culture Of Corruption; Republicans Fail To Change Washington," 9/14/06)

"Voters deserve to know why Chris Smith voted against banning corrupt lobbying practices and hidden earmarks," said Josh Zeitz campaign manager, Steve D'Amico.

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