Despite New Law, Members of Congress Still Profiting on Stock Deals

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Jun 26, 2012

Despite New Law, Members of Congress Still Profiting on Stock Deals

View the story "Inside Job?" on StorifyInside Job?A recent Washington Post investigation reignited discussion about members of Congress trading the stocks of companies that lobby them and that they regulate. The Internets is not amused.Storified by · Tue, Jun 26 2012 10:46:321 of 8 stock trades made by members of Congress involves a company with pending legislation or commi http://fb.me/1bo0TczzDCain S. LaTrans34 Congressmen shifted investments soon after briefings on 2008 economic downturn. Not insider trading, but... (WaPo): http://www.startribune.com/politics/160318115.htmlSteven Ashley@washingtonpost did you think they came to DC for altruistic reasons? #insider_tradingDennisCan I receive insider trading tips like Congress does? http://fb.me/26P2dOKw6SmakKatHow dare Republican and Dem in Congress conduct insider trading while we the people get whacked. http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/303986/crickets-michael-walsh @dkahanerules Outrage!Jim VicevichInsider trading. Anyone who gets caught doing this, goes to jail, unless you are a member of the prestigious United States Congress.NELSON S DAVISTired of congressional insider trading? Just publish their transactions in real time.Angus McRaeThe STOCK Act Is Signed Into Law, But Insider Trading Will Live On http://shar.es/syRiq Issa Made $300 Mil Thats Why He Hates PBOEdieVPThe so-called, “Stock Act,” does NOT impose the same rules on Congress that Congress imposes on us! It needs to now!Janie JohnsonAll I ask is that I pay same tax rate as #Romney, use insider trading like #Congress, & hv access to their healthcare. That's all!BWheatWhy aren't Patty Murray and Nancy Pelosi being investigated for insider trading? @TheDemocrats #Transparencyjust another mo

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