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US Senate blocks bill to limit lawmakers' stock trading
Original: US Senate blocks bill to limit stock trading by lawmakers
The US Senate has blocked legislation that would have restricted stock trading by members of Congress, according to Reuters. The measure aimed to address long-standing concerns that lawmakers could benefit from insider knowledge when trading financial markets. The failure will renew debate over congressional ethics and conflicts of interest, with supporters likely to push for similar reforms again.
Why now: The vote feeds ongoing public frustration over lawmakers trading stocks with potential conflicts of interest.
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