(2006-01-18) — Democrat National Committee Chairman Howard Dean today unveiled a four-point plan to rid Congress of the “Republican culture of corruption” by creating a “level playing field” for all citizens regardless of economic class.
In contrast with the GOP reform bill offered yesterday by House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-IL, the Democrat measure would not attempt to reduce lobbyist-funded trips, meals or gifts, but rather it would “allow every American to wield the kind of influence that got Jack Abramoff the star treatment on Capitol Hill.”
Mr. Dean said the measure, dubbed the Honest Open Government act includes the following provisions:
- Establishment of a $12 billion political influence fund, financed through a progressive usage tax on heat, light, oxygen and friction.
- Means testing to determine which citizens cannot already afford to make influential political contributions
- Regular distribution of Influence Stamps to all entitled citizens.
- Redemption of Influence Stamps at any Congressional office in exchange for personal or political favors.
The DNC chairman said he expects the Honest Open Government act will not only make lawmakers more responsive to their constituents, “but also might increase the number of people willing to devote their lives to public service.”
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