
Should Congress be able to trade stocks?
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Regulating Congressional Stock Trading
This chapter explores the issues surrounding stock trading by Congress members, spotlighting recent controversies and calls for reform. It emphasizes bipartisan efforts to regulate such trading activities, particularly to prevent insider trading and enhance ethical governance. The discussion reflects a growing public consensus against lawmakers engaging in stock trading, underscoring the urgent need for legislative action on this contentious topic.
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