President Biden begins his administration amidst unprecedented crises—economic, health, political and social. Nothing is more important than ending the COVID pandemic and restarting economic growth. At the same time, however, the Executive and Legislative Branches must take immediate steps to promote honesty and transparency in government, address the gaps in U.S. law that allowed conflicts of interest and self-dealing to flourish, rein in excessive Presidential powers, and strengthen federal agencies charged with overseeing ethics, campaign finance, and political activities.
Submitted by Coalition for Integrity