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| Document Type: | Book |
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Richard W Painter |
| ISBN: | 9780195378719 0195378717 |
| OCLC Number: | 474288481 |
| Notes: | The fiduciary principle in private and public spheres. The executive branch : ethics rules that work when we need them, rules that don't work, rules that we do not need, and rules we need but don't have. Implementation and enforcement of ethics rules in the executive branch : how big are the gaps in the system?. Outsourcing executive branch functions and its ethical consequences. When lawyers work for the government. Legislative branch ethics reform: more stringency or more hypocrisy?. When ethics law and other law intersect: insider trading, taxes and financial conflicts of interest. Bagmen in black tie or professional intermediaries : the growth of lobbying and prospects for reform avenues of influence for lobbyists. Off the books lobbying, electioneering and the special purpose entities that do it. The official White House Office of Political affairs, the unofficial office of political affairs, and personal capacity political activity by government officials. Campaign finance : the elephant and donkey in the room |
| Description: | xxi, 301 p. |
| Contents: | The fiduciary principle in private and public spheres -- The executive branch : ethics rules that work when we need them, rules that don't work, rules that we do not need, and rules we need but don't have -- Implementation and enforcement of ethics rules in the executive branch : how big are the gaps in the system?. Outsourcing executive branch functions and its ethical consequences -- When lawyers work for the government -- Legislative branch ethics reform: more stringency or more hypocrisy?. When ethics law and other law intersect: insider trading, taxes and financial conflicts of interest -- Bagmen in black tie or professional intermediaries : the growth of lobbying and prospects for reform avenues of influence for lobbyists -- Off the books lobbying, electioneering and the special purpose entities that do it -- The official White House Office of Political affairs, the unofficial office of political affairs, and personal capacity political activity by government officials -- Campaign finance : the elephant and donkey in the room. |
| Responsibility: | Richard W. Painter |
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"Government ethics is an area of the law that is not written about by legal academics and lawyers as much as it should be; it influences everything from how billions of dollars of taxpayer money are spent, to who gets top political appointments and whether this country is at war or at peace. Richard Painter offers concrete ideas for distancing government officials from lobbyists, campaign fundraisers, trade associations and other special interests thatcan easily drown out the voices of ordinary Americans. His experience includes being the chief White House ethics officer during one of the most challenging times in our recent history. His book has anintriguing set of proposals to address issues that are critical for our country's future. He addresses root causes of corruption in today's government while recognizing that many people in public life want to serve the public rather than special interests." -Walter Mondale, 42nd Vice President of the United States"Getting the Government America Deserves offers a comprehensive analysis and overview of ethics in government in early twenty-first century America. Melding practical experience at the highest levels and the knowledge and perspective gained from years of researching and teaching in the area, Painter provides a thoughtful perspective on crucial questions of accountability, transparency, and integrity in government. This is an original and importantcontribution that should be of interest to policymakers, attorneys, scholars, teachers, and anyone else who is concerned with how society should regulate the conduct of high-level government officials." -Geoffrey P. Miller, New York University School of Law"Everyone is in favor of ethics, and particularly ethics in government. But once we move from the abstract to the concrete, agreement fades. Professor Richard Painter is in a unique position to contribute to the debate. He is a law professor, the author of several articles, and a book on legal ethics. He was instrumental in persuading Congress to require any lawyer who represents a corporation to report known fraud up the ladder to senior management, and ifthat does not work, to the client's board of directors. And, he was former ethics counsel for President George W. Bush. His new book, Getting the Government America Deserves, gives us an inside look athow President Bush dealt with issues of government ethics and what President Obama can learn from that experience. This is the book that every well-informed citizen should read. Professor Painter offers substantial concrete proposals to clean up corruption in Washington." l-Ronald D. Rotunda, Chapman University School of Law Read more...
