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Comments on the Proposed "Ethics in Government Act of 1977"

FPC-77-53 Published: Jun 16, 1977. Publicly Released: Jun 16, 1977.
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The Government Accountability Office was asked for its comments on H.R. 6954--"Ethics in Government Act of 1977." This bill sets forth new financial disclosure requirements for Government personnel and would establish an Office of Government Ethics to enforce such disclosure. This bill would also amend section 207 of title 18, United States Code, concerning the disqualification of former Government officers and employees.

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Conflict of interestsEthical conductFederal employeesFinancial disclosureLegislationGovernment employeesCivil service