The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Eric Heyl column
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But will they? Let's examine the chances of that and other unlikely possibilities in another installment of the periodic feature of this space I like to call "Rate the Reform Odds."
Reform talk is as popular in
The reform floodgates opened because of a recent revelation that four
Public outrage over the latest in the ceaseless series of scandals afflicting your greasy
Now that the reform stage has been set, let's see how far the curtain might be raised by:
--Competing gift restriction bills
One would ban cash gifts from people seeking to influence legislation. Another would cap cash gifts at
There are too many pieces of proposed legislation floating around for consensus to be reached on any of them. If you believe that might be intentional, consider yourself as cynical as a newspaper columnist.
Reform odds: Comparable to the odds of
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Theoretically, this long-dormant panel, which has been asked to investigate the four Philly lawmakers, could trigger better behavior in their misbehaving peers by occasionally censuring or otherwise disciplining them. But the panel meets in secrecy and isn't required to acknowledge any investigation it undertakes.
Reform odds: Comparable to the odds of the zombies in Sunday's season finale of "The Walking Dead" munching on nothing but granola bars and toast.
--Per diem accountability
Amid the reform discussion, state Sen.
Reform odds: Comparable to the odds of the sun flaming out before you reach the end of this sentence.
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