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Louis Stokes: “This task force worked diligently and I think they produced an excellent product. They listened to many groups, both in…”

On the recordSeptember 18, 1997
This task force worked diligently and I think they produced an excellent product. They listened to many groups, both in closed hearings and in open hearings. I think that the committee tried to improve upon the current situation. First, I think we should all realize that the committee is no better than the rules under which it operates. But as long as we have good rules, and I think we have provided a good package here, both in terms of improving the due process aspects of the ethics procedure as well as the provision for non-Members to be able to file complaints with the committee. I would urge the Members of the House to accept this package that was produced by this task force report and urge them to pass it without the additional amendments.
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Louis Stokes
Ohio
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Discussing the task force's report on ethics procedures in the House.

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