Friday, October 07, 2011
Barry Rascovar: Lawmakers lax on code of conduct
Maryland’s loophole-filled ethics laws are on display once again. What stands out is the lack of firm accountability and punishment for legislators who stray over the line.
An influential senator is on trial for allegedly leveraging his office to reap $245,000 in consulting fees. He might have avoided this nightmare with a public disclosure.
A delegate-lawyer is accused of paying for her wedding with campaign funds. She apparently mistook her campaign account for an ATM.
Another delegate received $427,000 from the state for agreeing not to develop land in isolated Garrett County. He complied with every aspect of the ethics law — and still received a rash of bad publicity.
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