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Senate Democrats block bill to limit congressional stock trading
Original: Bill to limit stock trading in Congress is blocked by Senate Democrats
Senate Democrats have blocked a bill that would restrict stock trading by members of Congress. The measure, which had drawn bipartisan public support, would have barred lawmakers from trading individual stocks while in office. Critics of the current rules argue lawmakers can benefit from insider knowledge, and the blockade is likely to renew accusations that both parties protect their own financial interests.
Why now: Voters across the political spectrum have been pushing to ban congressional stock trading, so the blockade is drawing fresh attention and criticism.
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