Warren to Blast Clarity Act's Ethics Provisions as 'Weak Fig Leaf' Ahead of Senate Vote
Senator Elizabeth Warren plans to criticize the ethics proposal included in the Clarity Act, which has been endorsed by President Trump, before a key preliminary Senate vote.
Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is expected to deliver remarks on the Senate floor criticizing the ethics provisions in the latest version of the Clarity Act, according to CNBC.
The proposal, which has reportedly received the backing of President Donald Trump, is set to face a preliminary vote in the Senate. Warren is expected to call the ethics measure a "weak fig leaf," CNBC reported, though further details of her remarks were not immediately available.
The report did not specify additional details about the broader contents of the Clarity Act or the timing of the scheduled vote. CNBC did not provide comment from the White House or other lawmakers regarding the legislation at the time of publication.
This is a developing story, and further details may emerge as the Senate proceeds with its scheduled vote.
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