Acknowledgments Introduction I Conflict 1. Perils of Prophylactic Law 2. Topography of Conflict 3. Self-Dealing 4. Undue Influence 5. Abuse of Office 6. Private Payment for Public Acts 7. Private Gain from Public Office 8. Revolving Door: I 9. Revolving Door: II Summary II Interest 10. Interest, Bias, and Ideology 11. Limousine Liberals, Country-Club Conservatives 12. On Character in American Politics 13. Self-Generated versus Other-Imposed Encumbrances on Judgment 14. Quid Pro Quo and Campaign Finance 15. Spousal Interests 16. Combination of Roles and Ex Parte Contacts 17. Hold the Interest, Vary the Role 18. De Minimis Summary III Appearances 19. Meaning of The Appearance of Official Impropriety 20. Legalistic Attack on the Appearance Standard 21. Political Justification for the Appearance Standard IV Remedies 22. Recusal, Divestiture, Balance, and Disclosure 23. What Is a Balanced Committee? 24. Disclosure and Its Discontents Conclusion Notes Index
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