A Quote by Zephyr Teachout

We need to ban outside income for elected officials. Transparency alone is not enough; it doesn't solve the problem of creating outside dependencies.

Zephyr Teachout

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Alone Ban Creating Elected Elected Officials Enough Income Need Officials Outside Problem Solve Transparency

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Zephyr Teachout
American - Lawyer
Born: October 24, 1971

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