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Over the first several months of his freshman term in Washington, Representative Rob Bresnahan Jr., Republican of Pennsylvania, became one of the most active stock traders in Congress, despite having campaigned for his seat on a promise to end stock trading by lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
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Rob Bresnahan Jr. became one of most active stock traders in Congress despite campaigning to end stock trading by lawmakers.
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{
    "event": "Stock trading activity",
    "state": "Pennsylvania",
    "person": "Rob Bresnahan Jr.",
    "promise": "End stock trading by lawmakers",
    "location": "Washington",
    "political_affiliation": "Republican"
}
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Created
September 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM (2 days ago)
Last Updated
September 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM (2 days ago)

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/16/us/politics/bresnahan-congress-stock-trading.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250816&instance_id=160670&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=204013&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

Congressman Rob Bresnahan's numerous stock trades, some seemingly benefiting from his votes, are under investigation. Democrats plan to use this against him in the upcoming election, while Republicans defend him.

US Politics
Congressional Ethics
Stock Trading
Political Scandal
Midterm Elections
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