EDINA—Brian Barnes, a DFL candidate in the 3rd Congressional District, released the following statement regarding “legal” insider trading on Capitol Hill:
“Moments ago I finished watching a shocking report on 60 Minutes about members of Congress using insider information they gain from their office to line their own pockets—oftentimes at the expense of the American people.
“This reprehensible practice—which would land business people in jail—should be banned immediately. Therefore, I am asking Rep. Erik Paulsen to join with me in condemning the members of both parties who have engaged this insider trading they themselves made legal. I am also calling on the congressman to sponsor legislation to make this disgusting conduct what it should be—criminal.”
Link to full story:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57323527/congress-trading-stock-on-inside-information/
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