Insider Trading in Congress: Ossoff's Plan to Stop Congressional Trading - TLDR News

The video discusses the controversial issue of congressional stock trading, highlighting the lack of restrictions prior to the Stock Act of 2012. Despite the Act's intentions to curb insider trading, it has been largely ineffective due to minimal penalties and loopholes. The video features an interview with Senator John Ossoff, who proposes new legislation to ban stock trading by Congress members, emphasizing the need for bipartisan support and ethical governance. Ossoff also addresses objections to the ban and supports further reforms like a lifetime lobbying ban for former Congress members.

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