How the Trump Administration May Be Skirting Its Own Ethics Rules
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The hiring of three former lobbyists to work in the White House raises questions about how the Trump administration is enforcing the president’s executive order on ethics.
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The hiring of three former lobbyists to work in the White House raises questions about how the Trump administration is enforcing the president’s executive order on ethics.
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UPDATE: After this story was posted on Wednesday, there was some disagreement over whether SB 128 could in fact allow Northern Pass to pass on construction costs to consumers. InDepthNH.org is updating to make sure all of the parties have the opportunity to further explain their positions.