On the recordMay 4, 1994
Under section a(1), it provides that no Member or spouse may knowingly accept a gift provided directly or indirectly by lobbyists. And it goes on to say in subsection (c), that the following items are subject to the restrictions as contained in section a(1). It says, (c), a charitable contribution made on the basis of a designation, recommendation, or other specification made through a lobbyist by a Member. I think the Senator would agree with me that if a Senator signed a letter asking a lobbyist or asking people who happen to include lobbyists to contribute to the United Way, or to the United Negro College Fund or to the Sierra club, or whatever, that would be in violation.
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