EDITORIAL: Ethics for Albany: Spitzer has started raising standards, but there's much more left to be done.

From: Newsday (Melville, NY) | Date: December 29, 2006 | Copyright information

Dec. 29--An occasional series on the issues facing New York

Day One, proclaimed candidate Eliot Spitzer, everything changes. But even before his inauguration, a lot of things started changing -- and none more necessary than his actions to alter Albany's ethical climate.

This month, in which the state comptroller pleaded guilty to a crime and the State Senate majority leader is under federal investigation, Gov.-elect Spitzer acted unilaterally to raise the standards of conduct for many state employees. Although only a start, it's a welcome one.

For instance, his ...

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