What is certain is that strict limits are critical. Last week, news came to light that some senators sold off millions of dollars worth of stocks after learning in a private hearing that the coronavirus pandemic would impact the economy. The lawmakers argue that they acted on public information and this may well be true (proving otherwise is difficult). Still, it’s obvious that protecting against conflicts of interest should be a top priority as the government rushes through aid packages like never before.

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