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CounterPunch.orgFeb 6, 2026Opinion

GOP’s Solution to Corruption: Just Legalize It!

Rep. Rob Bresnahan is cited as a primary example of lawmakers allegedly profiting from insider stock trading while in office.

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Progressive commentator Jim Hightower criticizes Republican-led insider trading legislation, arguing the 'Stop Insider Trading Act' is a fraudulent reform that protects wealthy lawmakers like Rep. Rob Bresnahan rather than banning corruption.

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