16名科罗拉多民主党人因涉嫌违反礼仪规则 在一个资金到位的Vail务虚会上 面临道德问题调查 Sixteen Colorado Democrats face ethics probe for allegedly violating gift rules at a funded Vail retreat.

16名民主科罗拉多州立法者因10月在Vail举行的务虚会而接受道德调查, Sixteen Democratic Colorado lawmakers are under ethics investigation for a October retreat in Vail, allegedly violating the state’s gift ban by accepting funded travel. 他们领导的 " 机会核心小组 " 说,这次活动是因使用原有资金而获得报酬的,尽管未披露的非营利捐助方 " 一主街 " 捐助了25 000美元,帮助提供住宿。 The Opportunity Caucus, which they lead, says the event was paid for using pre-existing funds, though a $25,000 donation from the undisclosed donor nonprofit One Main Street helped cover lodging. 批评者认为非营利组织缺乏透明度引发了对遵守限制来自拥有大量营利资金的实体的礼物的规则的担忧。 Critics argue the nonprofit’s lack of transparency raises concerns about compliance with rules limiting gifts from entities with significant for-profit funding. 在科罗拉多共同事业提出投诉后,独立道德操守委员会启动了一项调查,但立法者坚持认为,他们遵守法律,否认不法行为,称调查出于政治动机。 The Independent Ethics Commission launched a probe after a complaint from Colorado Common Cause, but lawmakers maintain they followed the law and deny wrongdoing, calling the investigation politically motivated. 本案仍在审查之中。 The case remains under review.