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Much More Here Than Rep. Collins

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August 9, 2018 12:38 a.m.
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You saw the news that Rep. Chris Collins (R) of New York was indicted for insider trading today. There’s much more here than just Rep. Collins.

It has the look of the kind of scandal that spreads rapidly and could ensnare a number of other members of Congress. I haven’t been able to put all the details together yet. And there’s lots of additional reporting that is necessary. But let me quickly walk you through the key points.

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