Ford Calls For Reform Of House Rules

[FreedomAngel82]

I haven't seen this here yet and wanted to post about it. Sounds like a good start to me. I'm glad he's doing this because of what happened to his uncle here in Tennessee. He's distancing himself from that and that's good for his senate chances.

Link: http://haroldfordjr2006.blogspot.com/

Snip: <Congressman Harold Ford today announced his support for a package of institutional reforms in the House of Representatives that would end many of the practices that resulted in the Jack Abramoff scandal.

"We needed to make these changes a long time ago. Jack Abramoff and his corrupt practices have exposed that government, under the leadership of Congress today, is sometimes for sale. This common sense package of reforms should shine more light on our practices and help clean up the process," Rep. Ford said.

The House Rules Reform Package includes the following provisions:

Limits Lobbyist Influence: Limits the influence of lobbyists by requiring trip sponsors to declare that lobbyists have not been invited to travel or attend meetings with Members or staff. The trip sponsor cannot conduct lobbying activities on the trip and may not employ a registered lobbyist. The trip may not be financed by a corporation. The provision also prevents former Members of Congress from using their access to the House floor to lobby.>

More at link....