DC EthicsJanuary 17, 2007 | Chad PergramEthics reform is one of the prime issues lawmakers are grappling with in the opening days of the Democratically-controlled Congress. They've already adopted mild reforms that prohibit lobbyists from paying for lawmakers' travel and banning all gifts. And lawmakers intend to approve some deeper reforms in the coming weeks. This comes after the convictions of two lawmakers for accepting bribes, the resignation of one Congressman for sending creepy messages to House pages and the criminal trial of former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay of Texas. Many Americans believe crooked behavior is the norm in Washington. From Capitol Hill, Chad Pergram talked to North Carolina lawmakers and examined the allure of power in Washington and what makes politicans go wrong.
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Headlines for November 4, 2008
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November 4, 2008: Virginia Foxx reacts to Hagan call
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November 4, 2008: What Decided NC, Regional Elections?
(Bradley George)
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November 4, 2008: Elizabeth Dole Concedes Senate Race to Kay Hagan
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November 4, 2008: Kay Hagan Victory Speech
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November 4, 2008: How did NC become a "swing state"?
(Bradley George)
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November 4, 2008: Forsyth Tech Bond Issue (Bradley George)
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November 4, 2008: Outside Money, Outside Influence
(Bradley George)
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November 4, 2008: Rumors and Lies: Dr. Richard Walker on negative ads (Bradley George)
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November 4, 2008: Dr. Jack Fleer on N.C. races (Bradley George)
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November 4, 2008: The Art of Polling - Dr. Mileah Kromer
(Bradley George)
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November 4, 2008: Hagan Party gathers in Greensboro
(Jeff Tiberii)
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November 4, 2008: Dole party gathers in Salisbury
(LeShea Agnew)
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