Reckless Stock Trading Leaves Congress Rife with Conflicts of Interest

28 House members and six senators

A Politico investigation found 28 House members and six senators who have traded over 100 stocks in the past two years, which while not illegal is definitely sketchy; in some cases, lawmakers traded stocks related to legislation they had influence over. [Politico]

After the furor over Tom Price’s investments, four more members quietly bought shares in the same firm.

Source: Reckless stock trading leaves Congress rife with conflicts – POLITICO

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