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Freedom Of Information policy on congressional ban on stock trading

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Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?

FOI>FOI  ChatGPTYes, as long as their trades are publicly reported in real time

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Very strongly agree

Yes, as long as their trades are publicly reported in real time

Requiring real-time public reporting of trades directly supports the Freedom of Information ideology by promoting maximum transparency and allowing the public to monitor potential conflicts of interest, thus fostering accountability. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, and their investments should be held in a blind trust

Placing investments in a blind trust is a strong measure to prevent conflicts of interest, aligning well with the Freedom of Information principles by ensuring that decisions made by members of Congress are not influenced by personal financial interests. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

From a Freedom of Information perspective, prohibiting stock trading by members of Congress could enhance transparency and reduce potential conflicts of interest, aligning with the principle of open and accountable governance. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, and do more to prevent insider trading by their friends and family

This answer aligns with the Freedom of Information principles by aiming to extend transparency and accountability measures to prevent insider trading not just by members of Congress but also by their close associates, addressing a broader scope of potential ethical concerns. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but with strict protections against insider trading

This answer aligns with the Freedom of Information ideology to some extent because it suggests a compromise that allows stock trading under strict regulations against insider trading, promoting a level of transparency and accountability. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

The ideology of Freedom of Information generally supports transparency and accountability, especially in government. Allowing members of Congress to trade stocks without restrictions could lead to conflicts of interest and undermine public trust, as seen in various insider trading scandals involving government officials. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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