Pelosi faces pushback over stock trade defense
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is facing pushback from some members of her own party for defending the practice of members of Congress trading stocks while in office.
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is facing pushback from some members of her own party for defending the practice of members of Congress trading stocks while in office.
Over 220 more representatives and senators own individual stocks. Together, they held at least $225 million in stock assets during 2020.
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After Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reiterated support for banning lawmakers from making trades in office, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the practice is okay.
After Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reiterated support for banning lawmakers from making trades in office, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the practice is okay.