Open Secrets Update: Wall Streets Romney Bet, Health Care and the Justices, STOCK Act
Wall Street’s Huge Bet on Mitt Romney Let there be no doubt where Wall Street’s political loyalties lie: Of all the money the securities and investment industry has poured into the 2012 presidential contest so far — to the candidates and the super PACs behind them — an unambiguous 92 [...]
No STOCKs In The House – STOCK Bill Made For The House As Well
Senate Democratic and GOP leaders are considering taking up a House-passed version of legislation barring insider trading by lawmakers and congressional aides, a move designed to break a deadlock over the high-profile reform bill. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) have yet to make [...]
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Breaking News: House Passes Stock Act
POLITICO Breaking News ————————————————- In a 417-2 vote, the House passed the STOCK Act, which explicitly bans insider trading by members of Congress and their aides. The House had made several changes to the version that was approved by the Senate last week, so the two chambers must still work [...]
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Breaking News: NO MORE ILLEGAL INSIDER TRADING ALLOWED FOR OUR LEGISLATORS
Seung Min Kim has published a new story: Senate votes to move STOCK Act In a rare bipartisan move, the Senate on Monday swiftly moved forward on a bill that cracks down on alleged congressional insider trading – legislation that was strongly endorsed by President Barack Obama in his State of the [...]
