Posted on 02/26/2008 2:19:54 PM PST by smith5460
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal won support of the main planks of his ethics law overhaul package, as lawmakers Tuesday wrapped up a special legislative session Jindal called to fulfill a campaign pledge and try to improve the state's reputation for corruption.
Lawmakers agreed to Jindal's hallmark proposals, including bills that would require elected officials to detail how they make their money, place limits on what freebies lawmakers can receive from lobbyists and stop lawmakers from doing contract work with state agencies.
"Today is a huge first step toward a new Louisiana. Today is a day where every Louisianian can be proud of their state," Jindal said on the state Capitol steps, minutes after lawmakers ended the session.
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That’s great news. I wish him many more successes.
I’ll bet the Landrieu siblings are fit to be tied.
Until Jindal outlaws stashing of corruption and bribery money in home frezers, Congressman William J. Jefferson, Democrat Louisiana will have set the standard for others to follow.
The Arabs have a nice expression for people like them. Allah y’akhudhum. It means: May God take them.
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