Restoring the public trust: a review of the Federal Pension Forfeiture Act : hearing before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Ninth Congress, second session, February 1, 2006, Volume 4U.S. Government Printing Office, 2006 - 160 pages |
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Page 32 - The aim of every political constitution is, or ought to be, first to obtain for rulers men who possess most wisdom to discern, and most virtue to pursue, the common good of the society ; and in the next place, to take the most effectual precautions for keeping them virtuous whilst they continue to hold their public trust.
Page 44 - I thought what was good for our country was good for General Motors, and vice versa.
Page 55 - Basic obligation of public service. (a) Public service is a public trust. Each employee has a responsibility to the United States Government and its citizens to place loyalty to the Constitution, laws and ethical principles above private gain. To ensure that every citizen can have complete confidence in the integrity of the Federal Government, each employee shall respect and adhere to the principles of ethical conduct set forth in this section, as well as the Implementing standards contained in this...
Page 97 - Interest and receives in advance a written determination made by such official that the interest Is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the Integrity of the services which the Government may expect from such officer or employee...
Page 88 - Sections 203 and 205 of this title shall not apply to a retired officer of the uniformed services of the United States while not on active duty and not otherwise an officer or employee of the United States, or to any person specially excepted by Act of Congress.
Page 39 - Would you say the government is pretty much run by a few big interests looking out for themselves or that it is run for the benefit of all the people?
Page 7 - I just want to thank you again for holding this hearing and I look forward to hearing our witnesses and working with my colleagues on this important problem.
Page 88 - Columbia, from any source other than the Government of the United States, except as may be contributed out of the treasury of any State, county, or municipality...
Page 129 - Thank you very much. Ms. Norton? Ms. NORTON. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.