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September 03, 2024

Hannah Story Brown

Blog Post Climate and EnvironmentEthics in GovernmentRevolving Door

Political Appointees Need A Bright Line Ethics Rule: No Individual Stocks

The Revolving Door Project has previously proposed that the Biden administration pass an executive order enshrining a strongest-ever ethics commitment for executive branch political appointees. Among other things, this commitment would include a pledge not to own individual stocks while in public office. A new Inspector General report on the ethical minefield of a high-level EPA appointee who owns dozens of individual companies’ stocks demonstrates why this sort of simple, clear ethics rule is essential for increasing trust in government.

August 27, 2024 | Revolving Door Project Newsletter

KJ Boyle

Newsletter Climate and EnvironmentEconomic MediaFederal ReserveMatt YglesiasRevolving Door

RDP Work Round Up: Labor Day Edition

Labor Day is just around the corner, marking the unofficial end to an incredibly eventful summer in politics. It’s basically the last chance for a little reprieve before we’re inundated with the endless punditry and forecasting that accompanies the lead-up to a presidential election. So, before looking forward to November, let’s take a look back at some great research and writing that my RDP colleagues produced throughout the summer. You’ll be forgiven if some of this slipped past you in the chaos of the past two months. Luckily, in true summer reading fashion, you still have one week to cram before summer ends on Labor Day. Enjoy!