Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 4, 2021
Would prohibiting government officials like Members of Congress, the President, or members of the Board of Governors from holding or trading individual stocks limit conflict of interest and potential insider trading?
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

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Tlaib questions if banning stock trading by officials could reduce conflicts of interest.

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