How US congressmen play the markets

[braincell]

Insider trading not prevented by law for US lawmakers. I had no idea. I'm surprised, actually. That's very convenient for them. They should all start hedge funds, imo.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9645000/9645842.stm

 

[cactus_trader]

About 2 weeks ago they did a special on this on 60 minutes. Makes me quite angry

 

[bullmarket79]

Wall Street Journal been covering this for years, surprised people are surprised. Weeper of the House can smoke in the office, no handicap accessible requirements, all sorts of things.

 

[ElecEquity]

Quote from braincell:

Insider trading not prevented by law for US lawmakers. I had no idea. I'm surprised, actually. That's very convenient for them. They should all start hedge funds, imo.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9645000/9645842.stm

No they should start journals on ET and let us all in on it.