Democrats launch 'drain-the-swamp' agenda
Source: The Hill
House Democrats on Friday introduced a sweeping government reform package designed to weed Washington of corruption and bolster voting rights across the country — two of the party’s principal campaign promises—as its top legislative priority.
Central to the package is a provision requiring the president and vice president to disclose their finances and tax disclosures going back 10 years— a direct shot at President Trump, who has defied historic precedent by refusing to release his tax returns.
“Over the last two years, President Trump set the tone from the top in his administration that behaving ethically and complying with the law is optional,” said Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
“This is our watch, and the American people are looking for us to take action.”
Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/423922-democrats-launch-drain-the-swamp-agenda
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