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The stated goal of the Anti-Corruption Act is to serve as "model legislation that sets a standard for city, state and federal laws, [3]" that prevent money from corrupting American government. Organizations such as Represent.Us advocate for state and local laws that reflect the provisions of the AACA, often using the ballot initiative process ...
Anti-Corruption Forum. Nine government organizations from eight countries shared information and experiences and discuss cooperation and exchanges on corruption prevention and anti-corruption policies at the 7th Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) Forum held on September 2 and 3, 2013 in Seoul, South Korea.
One researcher contends that in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, corruption in the wealthy, industrialized United States in some ways resembled corruption in impoverished developing nations today. Political machines manipulated voters to place candidates in power loyal to the machines. Public offices were sold for money or political support.
United States of America v. Madigan et al is scheduled to resume Monday at the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago. Judge John Robert Blakey advised the jury that Monday would be a ...
(The Center Square) – Court proceedings have resumed at the bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain. Government attorney ...
(The Center Square) – Judge John Robert Blakey and attorneys have discussed upcoming witnesses and potential schedule changes in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael ...
The Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA) is a United States federal law that enables US authorities to prosecute foreign officials who demand or accept bribes from a US citizen, US company, or within a US jurisdiction.
(The Center Square) – U.S. government attorneys have rested their case at the bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain.