Candidates renew push for congressional stock trading ban
The push to ban members of Congress from trading stocks is gaining momentum ahead of the midterms. The push for a congressional stock trading ban is gaining momentum ahead of the midterms, with candidates from both parties accusing each other of trading stocks. Several candidates have made the issue part of their campaign platforms. Advocates argue that a ban would prevent lawmakers from profiting off information based on inside information. However, a recent attempt to pass such a bill failed due to opposition from Democrats after adding a photo ID requirement to vote in federal elections. A Gallup poll found 89% of American adults believe corruption is widespread within government, the highest level in 20 years.
ที่ตีพิมพ์ : 2 วันที่ผ่านมา โดย Kristen Eskow ใน Politics Finance
(NEXSTAR) — The push to ban members of Congress from trading stocks is gaining momentum ahead of the midterms.
Candidates on both sides of the aisle are trading allegations about their opponents’ hol... [2194 symbols]
หัวข้อ: Markets
