The Get-Rich Congress
Every member of the House and Senate can trade stocks and make land deals while considering major bills. Our guide to eight who mixed business with governing.
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When Visa went public in March 2008, then-Speaker of the House Pelosi and her husband bought some of their shares at the opening IPO price—access that would be virtually impossible for the average individual investor.
Baucus played a central role in forging the health-care-reform bill. As he was negotiating with pharmaceutical companies and putting his imprint on the legislation, Baucus was also buying and selling health-care stocks.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/11/13/the-get-rich-congress.item-2.html