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As a Congressional Stock Trading Ban Stalls Out, a Niche Industry Thrives

The congressional stock trading fund was launched this week, tracking holdings of both Democratic and Republican members of Congress.

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Speaker Pelosi and her husband, Paul Pelosi, on December 7, 2019, at Washington. AP/Kevin Wolf, file
RUSSELL PAYNE
RUSSELL PAYNE

As efforts to regulate stock trading by members of Congress stall out despite broad bipartisan support, a market for politician-tracking funds is flourishing.

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RUSSELL PAYNE
RUSSELL PAYNE

Mr. Payne is a political reporter at The New York Sun. He covers a broad range of topics including New York State and New York City.

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