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    Barack Obama supports promoting open government through disclosure requirements and bans on gifts from lobbyists. He wants to create an independent congressional ethics commission to investigate ethics violations and take initial fact-finding away from members of Congress. Obama also supports campaign finance reform through public financing and tracking government spending through creating a search engine similar to Google.

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    Barack Obama supports promoting open government through disclosure requirements and bans on gifts from lobbyists. He wants to create an independent congressional ethics commission to investigate ethics violations and take initial fact-finding away from members of Congress. Obama also supports campaign finance reform through public financing and tracking government spending through creating a search engine similar to Google.

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    BARACK OBAMA ON ETHICS

    BARACK OBAMA WILL CONTINUE TO CLEAN UP WASHINGTON

    Promote Open Government


    In 2007, Barack Obama and Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) introduced a bipartisan plan
    described as the “gold standard for reform.” The ethics package that passed the Senate included
    a number of Obama/Feingold provisions, including bans on subsidized travel on corporate jets,
    meals and gifts from lobbyists; disclosure of project earmark sponsors and recipients; and disclo-
    sure requirements for campaign contributions that lobbyists “bundle.”

    Create an Independent Congressional Ethics Commission


    Obama is leading the fight to create an independent ethics commission to investigate alleged
    ethics violations. Obama’s plan ensures prompt and fair treatment of public complaints by
    taking the initial fact-finding away from members of Congress, who are often reluctant to inves-
    tigate their colleagues.

    Campaign Finance Reform


    Obama supports public financing of campaigns combined with free television and radio time as
    a way to reduce the influence of moneyed special interests. In February 2007, Obama proposed
    a plan that requires major party candidates to agree on a fundraising truce, return excess money
    from donors, and stay within the public financing system for the General Election.

    Create “Google for Government” to Track Government Spending


    Obama and Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) teamed up to pass a law that will lift the veil of secrecy
    in Washington by creating a Google-like search engine that will allow regular people to track
    federal grants, contracts, earmarks and loans online.

    Shining Light on Earmarks and Pork Barrel Spending


    Obama introduced legislation that would shed light on all earmarks by disclosing the name of the
    legislator who asked for each project earmark, along with a written justification, at least 72 hours
    before a full Senate vote. Senators would be prohibited from advocating for an earmark if they
    have a financial interest in the project. Parts of Obama’s plan were passed by the Senate in
    January 2007.

    TELL BARACK YOUR STORY


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