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Senate Democrats block GOP bills on insider trading ban, national voter ID ahead of midterms

With the November midterms approaching, Senate Democrats have blocked Republican-backed legislation aimed at restricting lawmaker stock trading.

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Baltimore News· Oct 2, 2:16 AMSenate Democrats block GOP bills on insider trading ban, national voter ID ahead of midtermsAlso ran in WJLA

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