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According to recent reports, a US legislator, notorious for his public stance against congressional stock trading, is potentially among the estimated 20% of Senate members who possess or seem to own substantial portions of Apple Inc's stock. As the controversy unravels, critics caution that such conflicts of interest could potentially obstruct significant legislation aimed at curbing the tech giant's allegedly anticompetitive activities. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), renowned for his public denouncement of his Republican rival David Perdue over personal stock trades during his victorious Senate campaign in 2020, has painted himself as a stalwart of the campaign to prohibit congressional stock trading. The legislator from Georgia is a co-sponsor of a bill that seeks to prevent members of Cong...

The Senate's recent decision to pass the budget bill has sparked a wave of discussions across the nation. The Senate’s decision to pass the budget bill didn’t happen in a vacuum. It was the outcome of extensive discussions, debates, and negotiations. Understanding the background of this decision is crucial for a comprehensive analysis. The budget bill, in essence, outlines the allocation of federal funds for the fiscal year. It is a complex document, encasing within it the nation's priorities, policies, and financial strategies. The Senate plays a pivotal role in shaping and approving the budget bill. This section delves into the intricacies of this process. The passage of the bill was a dramatic event, marked by long hours of debates and last-minute amendments. This secti...

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US senator accused of having ties to Apple after opposing stock trading in Congress

Senate’s Passage of the Budget Bill