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Reintroduced bill would ban members of Congress and their families from trading stocks

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston

Published January 16, 2025 at 10:40 AM EST

North Carolina U.S. Congressman Greg Murphy has been diagnosed with a tumor at the base of his skull and will need surgery to have it removed. — Congressman Greg Murphy said members and their families should not use the office for financial gain and even the perception of impropriety derails faith in the federal government.

A North Carolina U.S. Congressman has co-sponsored the reintroduction of a bill that would ban members of Congress and their families from trading stocks.

Congressman Greg Murphy said members and their families should not use the office for financial gain and even the perception of impropriety derails faith in the federal government.

The bipartisan TRUST in Congress Act requires all current and new members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children to divest from certain investment assets or place them into a qualified blind trust until 180 days after they leave Congress.

Annette Weston

Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.

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