In the world of investing, there are strict laws that prohibit trading based on non-public information or insider trading. But some believe that these rules don’t necessarily apply to politicians, particularly members of Congress.
Why? Through their day-to-today work, members of Congress inherently have access to non-public information. They sit in on committee briefings and meetings with industry leaders that could reveal major economic developments and policy changes. Some say this gives them an upper hand and an opportunity to act before you can.
