In Washington, the rules of the game are different – and the players know it.

Imagine a world where the stock market bends to your will, where you know to invest before anyone else, and where luxurious vacations are paid for by donors – all while enjoying job security that the average American can only dream of. That’s the reality for many in Congress.

Opportunities for personal gain in politics aren’t new, but they’ve become harder to ignore. Members of Congress can buy and sell stocks in companies that are heavily affected by the policies they help write and vote on, while also having access to confidential briefings and insider information unavailable to the public, an advantage that raises serious concerns about fairness and transparency. Meanwhile, leadership PACs – intended to supp

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