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Conflict of interest? Congressional freshmen policies and portfolios entwined
By Jake Harper Sep 11, 2012 11:19 a.m.An analysis of financial disclosures filed by House freshmen revealed that some wealthy members are introducing legislation and speaking in favor of industries in which they maintain holdings. It's the latest dispatch in Sunlight's series on the House freshmen.
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