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A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators has reached an agreement on a bill to ban members of Congress and their families from trading stocks.
The proposed legislation aims to address concerns about conflicts of interest and insider trading, with some lawmakers arguing that such restrictions are necessary to ensure public trust in government.
The bill is part of a broader effort to increase transparency and accountability in government, although there are concerns about its effectiveness and potential loopholes.
The legislation is scheduled to be discussed in committee on July 24.
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🚨Breaking: Senator Josh Hawley, Jon Ossoff, Jeff Merkley and Gary Peters have reached a bipartisan agreement to ban lawmakers from trading stocks. pic.twitter.com/laiUkzUl5t
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