The Jack Abramoff bribery scandal prompted Congress to enact new ethics rules, starting in 2007. Under these new rules, members of Congress ___________

a. may accept payment for making speeches and attending events
b. may accept small gifts from lobbyists, but they must be reported
c. may not accept free travel for any reason
d. may not accept gifts, travel, or meals from lobbyists


Answer: d

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a. the Federal Wilderness Act b. the protection and management of millions of acres c. the Environmental Protection Agency d. the Clean Air Act e. the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Oil Exploration Initiative

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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