The Independent Democratic Conference has repeatedly put forth a comprehensive package of ethics reforms and we expect the conviction of Dean Skelos will serve as a catalyst for change.» (observer.com)
But by April of the following year, after facing strident resistance from lawmakers over the authority of the commission, Cuomo announced the investigation would disband after a deal was reached with legislators over a new package of ethics reforms Cuomo said obviated the need for the commission. (politico.com)
Independent Democratic Conference (IDC) leader Senator Jeff Klein said his conference has repeatedly put forth a comprehensive package of ethics reforms. (thebronxchronicle.com)