House approves sweeping ethics, election overhaul package
WASHINGTON (AP) ” The Democratic-controlled House has approved legislation aimed at reducing the role of big money in politics, ensuring fair elections and strengthening ethics standards. But it stands little chance in the Republican-run Senate.The House measure would make it easier to register and vote, and would tighten election security and require presidential candidates to disclose their tax returns.Election Day would become a holiday for federal workers, and a public […]
