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NEW YORK NOW – Advocates for stronger public ethics laws in New York state government called on Democrats Wednesday to hold hearings on how those rules could be improved, and whether the current agency that investigates claims of misconduct should be replaced.
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In a letter sent to members of the state Legislature, several good government groups asked lawmakers to consider if the state’s current ethics enforcement agencies are effective.
“New Yorkers deserve an independent ethics watchdog, one with the resources and legal support to take on even a governor without fear or favor,” the letter said.
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ALBANY The violent clashes instigated Wednesday at the nation’s Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump drew sharp rebukes from veteran participants and observers of New York politics.
John Faso, a former Republican congressman who represented New York’s 19th Congressional District, said the disturbance happened because it was “encouraged” by President Donald Trump.
“I hold the president directly responsible for this mob activity,” Faso told CNHI. “He fomented the mob. He filled them with false and irresponsible statements about the election. And what is happening today is all his responsibility as far as I am concerned. And even now he is still after two hours of this going on hasn’t encouraged these people to leave. It’s an absolute disgrace.”