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NEW: Presidential Trade Transparency Act of 2017 (Bill to Expose ALL of DT's Financials)
OCCUPY DEMOCRATS (2.17.2017)
The Senate And House Just Filed A Bill To Expose ALL Of Trump’s Financial Interests
On Friday, a group of 45 Senate and House Democrats put forward a bill that would require Republican President Donald Trump to disclose any financial interests that would be at stake before acting on trade matters.
While the bill is geared toward any sitting president, it is a direct response from Democrats to combat the numerous conflicts of interest President Trump brings to the table – conflicts Trump and his administration are working hard at keeping private.
“Americans have a right to know if the President is looking out for the good of the country or just his own bottom line when he negotiates a trade deal,” said Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, who helped write the Presidential Trade Transparency Act of 2017. “Trump has business interests around the world, but he continues to keep the full nature of those ties secret.”
While the bill is geared toward any sitting president, it is a direct response from Democrats to combat the numerous conflicts of interest President Trump brings to the table – conflicts Trump and his administration are working hard at keeping private.
“Americans have a right to know if the President is looking out for the good of the country or just his own bottom line when he negotiates a trade deal,” said Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, who helped write the Presidential Trade Transparency Act of 2017. “Trump has business interests around the world, but he continues to keep the full nature of those ties secret.”
http://occupydemocrats.com/2017/02/17/senate-house-just-proposed-bill-expose-trumps-financial-interests/
