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This section provides access to TI-USA policy and advocacy positions, including public statements, testimony and speeches. TI-USA develops its policy and advocacy positions in consultation with leading experts in the anti-corruption field, partner organizations, and TI chapters around the world, based on our technical expertise and on-the-ground knowledge of key issues involved in combating corruption.

ONE's David Lane speaks with MSNBC about Clinton trip
Anti-Corruption Rhetoric - and Reality by TI-USA Board Member Ben Heineman
What can be done to tackle corruption in humanitarian aid? This Q+A with TI's Roslyn G. Hees, Senior Adviser, Global Programmes, addresses some key questions on corruption in the aid sector and how the organisation works with NGOs to tackle it.
G20 Fails to Take on Global Bribery by TI-USA Board Member Ben Heineman
TI-USA Board Members Call for “War” on Bribery: TI-USA Chair Alan Larson and Board Member Ben Heineman called for stronger enforcement of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention in a Bloomberg article, "Bribery Warrants Global War".
TI-USA Calls on UN Leadership to Pursue Outstanding Corruption Cases: TI Chair Huguette Labelle, TI-USA, TI-Switzerland, and TI-Canada have sent letters calling on UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon to support the independence of the UN investigative office, (the Office of Internal Oversight Services), and its ability to hire the staff necessary to pursue outstanding Oil-for-Food investigations and other procurement fraud cases. See also TI-USA's Submission.
TI-USA Urges Congress to Strengthen Transparency and Accountability Measures in Stimulus Bill: TI-USA called on Congress to include strong and explicit transparency and accountability mechanisms in the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act and to ensure effective oversight in its implementation.
TI-USA Board Member Warns of Weakness in Stimulus Plan: TI-USA Board Member Professor Susan Rose-Ackerman warned in a Guardian opinion piece, The Private Contractor Pitfall, that "[t]o avoid waste and corruption, Obama's economic stimulus plan must demand greater accountability and transparency."
TI-USA Calls for Accountability of TARP Funds: TI-USA sent a letter to Senator Max Baucus, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, requesting Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner address concerns about the accountable management of TARP funds during his confirmation hearings.
TI-USA Chair Calls for Public Engagement to Promote Accountability: At a speech at the University of Northern Iowa, TI-USA Chair Alan Larson called for public engagement in demanding greater transparency and accountability in the financial rescue package, noting, "[o]nly actively engaged citizens can bring about a restoration of accountability, transparency and integrity in public life. As citizens, we need to light as many candles as we can. Consider working with Transparency International."
TI-USA Meets with U.S. “Sherpa” on G20 on financial crisis: TI-USA President Nancy Boswell met with Michael Froman, the Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs, on March 19, 2009, to emphasize the need for the G20 and G8 to focus on anti-corruption by enforcing foreign bribery prohibitions and increasing corruption risk management in export credit and development assistance.
TI-USA Urges U.S. Administration to Improve G8 Accountability for Prior Anti-Corruption

Commitments: TI-USA called on the U.S. Sherpa to the G8, Michael Froman, to promote prompt action and accurate reporting on prior anti-corruption commitments made each year as part of the Summit process, including implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention and the UNCAC, and ensuring the transparency of the financial markets.

Media Coverage - 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index

Press Releases & Relevant Documents

TI-USA Elects Mark Mendelsohn and Chris Simmons to Board of Directors
UNGC Releases Guide on "Fighting Corruption in the Supply Chain" - June 25, 2010
Senate Report on Keeping Foreign Corruption Out of the United States - February 4, 2010
TI 2009 Index Finds Corruption Persists Worldwide Despite Decade of Promises to Fight It - November 17, 2009
Deadlock in Vienna Talks Imperils UN Anti-Corruption Convention - September 3, 2009
TI-USA press release on G8 Finance Minister's Lecce Framework - June 14, 2009
World Bank/Siemens agreement establishes severe consequences for engaging in corruption - July 2, 2009
TI-USA Welcomes Increased G20 Transparency - April 2, 2009
TI-USA Commends Action on Prosecutorial Integrity - April 2, 2009
TI-USA Advises MCC on Policy for Managing Corruption Risks in its Operations - March 20, 2009
TI-USA Welcomes President Obama Emphasis on Transparency & Ethics - January 22, 2009
TI-USA Applauds G8 Accountability Report, Despite Concerns with G8 Performance- July 8, 2008 and G8 Accountability Report
TI Releases 2nd Annual G8 Progress Report, Assessing Action on Key Anti-Corruption Commitments - July 3, 2008 and TI 2nd Annual G8 Progress Report
TI Releases Global Corruption Report: Corruption in the Water Sector- June 26, 2008
TI Global Corruption Report: Corruption in the Water Sector
TI Releases 4th Annual OECD Report - June 24, 2008 and TI Progress Report 2008: Enforcement of the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials
TI-USA and CSIS Convene Corporate Experts to Discuss Roadmap for Performance with Integrity – June 12, 2008

Corruption News Headlines

Selected Headlines on Corruption, September 2, 2010

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International

UN Tribunal Awards Compensation to Long-Suffering UNDP Whistleblower
Brazilian City in Chaos as Mayor and 27 Others Accused of Corruption Are Arrested in Downtown Raids
Philippines'' Corruption Crackdown
Outraged at Bribery Probe, PDI-P to Visit KPK
Afghanistan: Karzai in Panic as Graft Probe Closes In
ICC Rejects Calls to Disband Anti-Corruption Unit

Domestic

US Border Officer Gets 20 Years for Corruption, Smuggling Drugs
Credit Union Fraud: U.S. Sues Former Executives of Failed WesCorp, Alleging Fraud
11 Indicted in El Paso Corruption Case
Top Maryland Senator Indicted for Corruption

Selected Headlines on Corruption, September 1, 2010

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International

Corruption Probe Ruffles US-Afghan Relations
Botswana Former Minister Charged with Corruption
Afghan Bankers Resign Amid Corruption Allegations
Mexico Purges 3,200 Police Officers in Anti-Corruption Drive
Former Chief Sues Abu Dhabi Energy Company
Indonesian MPs Named in Central Bank Bribery Case

Domestic

SEC Won't Pursue Fraud Case Against Moody's
Ex-Illinois Governor Ryan Challenges Corruption Conviction, Cites Skilling
Key SEC lawyer Joins Steptoe & Johnson
HP Settles US Probe of False Billings
Caltrans Engineer Pleads Guilty to Taking Bribes

Selected Headlines on Corruption, August 30, 2010

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International

American Concerns Over Karzai Deepen
Pakistan cricket hit by betting scandal
South Korea's PM-designate quits
Myanmar Shuffles Generals
Proposed Restrictions on The News Media Cause Alarm in South Africa

Domestic

DOJ's elite Public Integrity Unit gets new leader
Two governors, two crooks. What's wrong with Illinois?

Selected Headlines on Corruption, August 27, 2010

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International

Fugitive Nadir Arrives in UK to Face Fraud Trial
New Zealand Tinkers with Its Anti-Corruption Regime
Mayawati Can Be Prosecuted in Corruption Case
Tribunal a Refuge for the Corrupt, Says Vavi
Corruption has Dented India's 'Image'

Domestic

Texas City Woman Charged with Bribing US Military Officers for $21 Million Contract
Ernst & Young Sued by Investors Over $17 Million Loss in Parkcentral Funds
22 New Orleans-Area Residents Charged with Katrina Fraud
TRACE Announces TRACEselect, a Fully 'Customizable' Due Diligence Tool
US Cracks Down on Healthcare Fraud