Richard Blumenthal Denies Owning Stocks. His Portfolio Tells a Different Story
(TheDailyHorn.com) – For decades, controversy has swirled around politicians who write laws that benefit companies and then buy stocks for financial gain. In the private sector, it’s called insider trading. For Congressional members, it’s a gray line the Department of Justice typically refuses to prosecute. In February, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said members of Congress shouldn’t be able to purchase stocks. Now, it appears Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) is experiencing amnesia. Last month, the powerful …