Georgia Speaker David Ralston.

PositionPEOPLE & POLITICS - Brief article

GEORGIA SPEAKER DAVID RALSTON (R) shepherded what is being called "historic" ethics legislation through the House in February, winning overwhelming, 164 4, support. It now goes to the Senate. The bill would ban lobbyist gifts to lawmakers for such things as golf outings, sports events and private dinners. It would, however, allow lobbyists to pay for gifts and dinners for entire committees, caucuses and other groups, and some travel, but not airfare. It also...

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