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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
John Bowden

Republican who pushed to ban lawmaker stock trading bought Lockheed shares ahead of Iran strikes

Numerous members of Congress had investments in key defense firms on the line before the war between Israel and Iran reignited, only to see momentum fizzle with Monday’s announcement of a ceasefire.

Among them is the primary sponsor of a ban on congressional stock trading, drawing into question how serious Congress really is about separating its members from the appearance of profiting off of the office.

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