ABRAHAM RIBICOFF, CONN., CHAIRMAN

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COMMITTEE ON a
RICHARD A. WEGMAN GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Lr,

CHIEF COUNSEL AND STAFF DIRECTOR WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 "er OF THE onesie

March 21, 1979

  

Joshua Lederberg

President

The Rockefeller University
1230 York Avenue

New York, New York 10021

Dear Joshua:

Believe me, I share the concern regarding the effect
of the new "Ethics in Government Act.'"' I know that some
Federal officials are worried about the ways in which their
subsequent employment might be restricted.

I want the law to be fair. I have been involved in ve
clarifying the law. Enclosed is a copy of a memorandum, _
which I co-authored on the legislative intent. Thus in- OVE 4
terpreted, the law is both reasonable and necessary.

I do not favor any postponement of the effective date.
In large part, the problem results from misinformation --
a situation that will soon be remedied by regulations and
guidance from the Office of Government Ethics.

I do appreciate your thoughts on this matter. And I
assure you that I am following the situation carefully.

Sincerely,

Ot

Abe Ribicoff J

Enclosure