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Congressional Stock Trading Under Scrutiny | Annapolis News
Congress is poised to vote on the Stop Insider Trading Act, a new bill designed to curb lawmakers’ stock trading by banning new individual stock purchases while in office—though existing holdings and diversified funds remain allowed. The measure demands public advance notice before selling individual stocks and imposes steeper penalties, aiming to restore public trust amid concerns about self-interest. Yet critics, including some Democrats, argue it’s too lenient, excluding other branches and permitting sales with mere notice. With time running out and Senate uncertainty, passage remains…
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