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Political Divide Over Personal Portfolios Stalls Ethics Reform

The push to stop members of Congress and their families from trading individual stocks has hit a wall in Washington following the Senate’s recent rejection of a key piece of legislation. Despite widespread public appetite for reform, the bill that previously cleared the House died last week when Senate Democrats voted it down. While there […]

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  6. Stock Senate blocks Republican bill restricting stock trades by US Congress members 2 min
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