CNN exclusive: Congressional insider trading ban might not apply to families
By Deirdre Walsh and Dana Bash, CNN
updated 9:02 PM EDT, Thu July 19, 2012
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's office altered the House version of the STOCK Act but says it's looking to close the loophole.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- STOCK Act bans members of Congress from insider trading
- Guidelines for members of the House say spouses and children aren't covered
- Sponsors of bill say they intended to restore trust in Washington
- House Majority Leader Cantor's office says it will take steps to close loophole