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Bill Subject to Toothless Rules

Obama's regulations may do little to restrain ex-prez

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 9, 2008 1:07 PM CST

(Newser) – Bill Clinton agreed to rules covering his charity work and earnings so his wife can run the State Department, but the new restrictions still offer the former president plenty of leeway, Politico reports. Clinton may stick to the rules at first, but  “then perhaps—just because he has this magnetic attraction to these sorts of opportunities—he will gradually test the waters more,” said a Clinton administration official.

Clinton can:

  • Give speeches worldwide for six-figure sums
  • Solicit millions for the Clinton Foundation and take foreign donations
  • Hold major Foundation events overseas
But:
  • He can’t take money or host events overseas for the Clinton Global Initiative
  • He can’t give speeches, consult, or host events without checking in with the State Department—though he’ll offer a “head’s up,” not requests for permission
  • He must disclose all Foundation contributors.

Former US President Bill Clinton attends the Clinton Global Initiative Asia Meeting in Hong Kong Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.
Former US President Bill Clinton attends the Clinton Global Initiative Asia Meeting in Hong Kong Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.   (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton attends the Clinton Global Initiative Asia Meeting in Hong Kong Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton attends the Clinton Global Initiative Asia Meeting in Hong Kong Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008.   (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Former US President Bill Clinton attends the Clinton Global Initiative Asia Meeting in Hong Kong Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008.
Former US President Bill Clinton attends the Clinton Global Initiative Asia Meeting in Hong Kong Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008.   (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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COMMENTS
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Shannonals
Dec 9, 2008 8:06 PM CST
Both parties are corrupt, and if anyone, (especailly Corona_king), thinks one party is better than the one, than they need to have their heads examined. Your party affliations do not mean you are an honorable individual, so saying that being with one party rather than the other party means nothing. Corona_king, told you this once before, but apparently you are retarded...McCarthyism was decaeds ago, so let it go. If your so critical of this country simply leave
Sammy
Dec 9, 2008 3:38 AM CST
There they go again...the press expecting the worst from President Clinton. Why not just keep your mouths shut.

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