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News Articles: ethics

Then-Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) speaks during a committee hearing on July 23, 2024 in Washington, D.C.

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  • Politics

House panel releases report on sexual misconduct allegations against Matt Gaetz

Among other accusations, the committee found Gaetz engaged in sexual activity with a 17-year-old girl and used or possessed illegal drugs on multiple occasions. Gaetz fiercely denied the allegations.

December 23, 2024
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  • Lexie Schapitl
The Supreme Court is pictured on Oct. 7 in Washington, D.C.

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  • Politics

Review by Senate Democrats finds more unreported luxury trips by Clarence Thomas

A report by Democrats on the Judiciary Committee found additional travel taken in 2021 by Thomas but not reported on his annual financial disclosure, including trips on private jets and a yacht trip.

December 23, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
John Barrow speaks to a Democratic group in Hoschton, Ga., on Monday, April 15, 2024, seeking support in his race for the Georgia Supreme Court. Barrow is basing his campaign for the high court around his support for abortion rights as he challenges incumbent Justice Andrew Pinson in a nonpartisan election in May.

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  • News

Georgia court candidate sues to block ethics rules so he can keep campaigning on abortion

A Georgia State Supreme Court candidate has filed a federal lawsuit claiming a state agency is unconstitutionally trying to block him from talking about abortion. John Barrow sued Monday ahead of a deadline to reply to a complaint that he is violating state judicial ethics rules.

May 07, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Anthropologist Carla Handley, center, meets with Wario Bala, right, to present the results of a DNA study she conducted seven years ago in his community in northern Kenya.

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  • Global Health

If you donate DNA, what should scientists give in return? A 'pathbreaking' new model

That's how a prominent medical ethicist describes a researcher's innovative plan to share study results with participants in Kenya.

January 22, 2024
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By:
  • Nurith Aizenman
Members of the Supreme Court sit for a group portrait following the addition of Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson last October.

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  • Law

The Supreme Court adopts first-ever code of ethics

The U.S. Supreme Court is adopting a code of ethics for its justices amid mounting criticism of gifts and trips from wealthy benefactors to certain justices.

November 13, 2023
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By:
  • Annie Gersh and
  • Nina Totenberg
In July 2023, the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission voted unanimously to expand the rules for political campaign contributions to include elder and dependent care.

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  • News

New ethics ruling allows campaign funds to pay for candidates' child care

Georgia candidates can now use campaign money they raise for child care. The funds can also cover care for people who have elderly parents or disabled dependents.

July 06, 2023
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  • Donna Lowry
Mark Riedl and Brian Magerko

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: In conversation with Georgia Tech's experts on AI, ChatGPT and the future

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Artificial intelligence like ChatGPT is already changing aspects of our daily lives, but what will our future with this technology look like? Host Bill Nigut welcomes Georgia Tech's Mark Riedl and Brian Magerko to explain.

May 03, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Security fencing is seen as people visit the Supreme Court on April 19.

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  • Law

Justice Thomas gifts scandal highlights 'double standard' for ethics in government

Ethics watchdogs are raising alarms after a report showed Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted lavish gifts without disclosing them as required.

April 24, 2023
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  • Domenico Montanaro
Justice Clarence Thomas joins other members of the Supreme Court as they pose for a new group portrait, at the Supreme Court building in Washington, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

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  • Politics

Report on Justice Thomas' trips renews calls for a Supreme Court code of ethics

A ProPublica investigation found the justice accepted luxury trips from a major GOP donor. The story is renewing the Democrat push for a code of ethics for justices of the Supreme Court.

April 06, 2023
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  • Ximena Bustillo
U.S. Rep. Buddy Darden joins the panel.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Former Rep. Buddy Darden on panel; Kemp ties Abrams to Biden; Back-to-school time

Monday on Political Rewind:  Former U.S. Rep. Buddy Darden joins the panel as we discuss nationwide inflation. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp attempts to tie Stacey Abrams to President Biden's economic policies. But Abrams isn't backing away from Biden, despite his low approval ratings. Plus, the State Ethics Commission investigates Abrams' 2018 campaign.

August 01, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
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  • National

Chris Cuomo seeks $125 million after being fired from CNN

The former CNN anchor was fired last year for violating CNN's journalistic standards when he helped his brother, ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, navigate the sexual harassment allegations against him.

March 17, 2022
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  • Deepa Shivaram
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies at a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 30. The Fed announced new restrictions on investments by senior officials after being rocked by a controversy involving trading by two regional Fed bank presidents last year.

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  • Economy

The Federal Reserve imposes new restrictions on investments after trading controversy

The Federal Reserve is adopting new restrictions on investments after active trading last year by two regional Fed bank presidents drew criticism.

October 21, 2021
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By:
  • Scott Horsley

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  • Global Health

Is It OK To Lie For A Booster? Here's What Some Of You Had To Say

In a previous "Coronavirus FAQ," we looked at the medical, practical — and ethical — implications of lying to get a booster or a shot for a kid under 12. And we asked you to share your views.

August 17, 2021
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By:
  • Suzette Lohmeyer

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  • Global Health

Coronavirus FAQ: Is It Ethical To Lie To Get A Booster Or A Shot For An Under-12 Kid?

People are doing it. They're telling lies to get shots that have not been authorized. What are the medical, practical and ethical implications?

August 06, 2021
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By:
  • Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

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  • Global Health

Coronavirus FAQ: Am I Legally (And Ethically) Bound To Say If I Got A COVID Vaccine?

Let's say you are vaccinated. Do you have to tell everybody? Anybody? Is it legal (and ethical) not to share?

May 07, 2021
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  • Fran Kritz
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