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Congressional Stock Trading Ban Fails | Durham News
Congress just narrowly passed a controversial ethics bill that would ban lawmakers from buying new stocks—but it leaves existing holdings untouched, sparking debate over whether it truly stops insider trading. While public support is strong, the vote’s outcome was complicated by a voter ID rider that Democrats called a “poison pill,” and former Speaker Pelosi’s unexpected opposition. With a slim Senate path ahead, the bill’s future is uncertain—and for now, the 45-day reporting lag remains, letting market moves happen before the public even sees them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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