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Members of Congress should be banned from trading individual stocks

Despite bipartisan support and multiple bills introduced, Congress has not banned its own members from trading individual stocks. The 2012 STOCK Act's disclosure rules carry negligible penalties, and members continue trading on non-public information received through committee work.

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Devin Venable, OK

Owning stock is a way to build a retirement or assets. I don't think any particular job should be excluded. Maybe a more nuanced approach, just as a disclosure requirement any time a vote is made. Hmmm...Maybe this is the right way to go, but should extend to everyone in the administrative branch.