But most House Democrats steer clear of commenting on proposal to restrict federal employees from trade group gatherings Nine U.S. representatives signed a letter objecting to proposed changes in federal ethics rules, following intensive outreach to Democrats by associations at the national and grassroots levels. The Obama administration proposal would bar executive branch employees from accepting free registrations to “widely attended gatherings” sponsored by trade groups, unless they are scheduled speakers. “Every government agency interacts with trade associations in developing federal policy for the good of the entire country; this proposal could greatly disrupt that… Read More