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70 Percent of Voters Want to Ban Congress From Trading Stocks
The poll echoes findings from multiple polls over the past year that have found wide support for a ban.
Ocasio-Cortez Warns That Allowing Congress to Trade Stock Erodes Democracy
It’s not just about corruption but also bad actors’ ability to exploit a lack of faith in Congress, she said.
Watchdog Finds DeJoy Invests in COVID Test Company, Potentially Breaking the Law
DeJoy has stock in Abbott, which recently won a contract for the government’s free testing kit program with USPS.
Greene Bought Oil, Defense Stocks While Complaining About War Profiteers
Greene bought up to $15,000 in Lockheed Martin stock – and then complained online that war is “incredibly profitable."
House Takes Step Toward Banning Stock Trading for Members of Congress
Lawmakers have reportedly begun requesting testimony from government watchdog groups.
Warren, Jayapal Introduce Bill Banning Members of Congress From Trading Stock
The bipartisan legislation requires members and their spouses to divest from most stocks.
Momentum Is Growing to Ban Congress Members From Trading Stocks
"It's working. Keep pushing," Jon Ossoff tweeted Sunday, noting Chuck Schumer's recent openness to the plan.
25 House Democrats Urge Pelosi to Bring Congressional Stock Trading Ban to Vote
The letter comes after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signaled she would support the ban if her caucus favored it.
Pelosi Changes Course, Says She’s Open to Stock Trading Ban for Congress Members
Pelosi emphasized that she still doesn’t “buy into” the idea but said that she’d be open to the ban if her caucus is.
Polling Finds 67 Percent of Voters Support Banning Congress From Stock Trading
When respondents were presented with arguments for and against the proposal, support jumped to 74 percent.