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Re:Many believe it's time to do away with lawmakers making s... by quickthrowman on Friday September 24, 2021 @12:59PM (#28645013)
> and estimate their returns over time from their trading while in office.

Sorry, but there is no possible way to do this with any sort of precision or accuracy with a 45 day lag time on reporting trades.

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Re:Many believe it's time to do away with lawmakers making s... by nzealand on Friday September 24, 2021 @05:23PM (#28648018)
The disclosures include the date the trade was made. The only ambiguity is the amount invested.

Also, estimate <> precision or accuracy :)

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