11.   The relationship illustrates the potential for conflicts of interest in the world of medical supply commerce, where billions of dollars change hands each year with little public oversight.

12.   The so-called ethics reform effectively shields members of the House who violate the public trust from public oversight.

13.   Unlike the governors, who are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate, staff members are not subject to direct public oversight.

14.   When there is no public oversight, power is rawly abused.

15.   Brodsky wants the power authority to spend the money on energy conservation projects, environmental cleanup and funding community and public oversight of the plants.

16.   It also said the government should halt state-owned enterprise reforms while it sets up a mechanism for public oversight of the restructuring process.

17.   Later this year, a commission statement on auditing standards, public oversight and audit committees is expected.

18.   The ACOG budget still must pass muster with the Metropolitan Atlanta Olympic Games Authority, a public oversight panel that will review the financial package next week.

19.   The group is among those pushing for more public oversight of a department they say too often closes ranks to protect its own.