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Bill would require lawmakers to put some investments in blind trust


Published on 2025-04-19 01:41:03 - NewsNation
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  • "Members of Congress should get out of the business of buying and selling stocks," Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, said.

The article from Yahoo News discusses a proposed bill in Congress that would mandate lawmakers to place their investments into a blind trust while in office, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest. This legislative push, led by Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi and Michael Cloud, comes in response to recent controversies involving stock trading by members of Congress, notably highlighted by the case of Senator Richard Burr. The bill seeks to restore public trust in government by ensuring that elected officials' personal financial decisions do not influence their legislative actions. The proposal has garnered bipartisan support, reflecting a growing consensus on the need for stricter ethics rules in Washington.

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