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Democrats block bill banning lawmaker stock trading
Original: Democrats block bill restricting lawmakers from trading stocks
Senate Democrats blocked a bill that would restrict members of Congress from trading individual stocks, a measure that has drawn bipartisan public support. Critics accused lawmakers of protecting personal financial interests, while opponents of the bill raised concerns over its scope and timing. The vote is likely to keep congressional stock trading a contested issue heading into future legislative sessions.
Why now: Voters across party lines broadly support banning congressional stock trading, so the block drew immediate criticism and attention.
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