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@RealDixonPeter
in late February 2020 Paul’s wife bought stock valued between $1,000 and $15,000 in Gilead Sciences, which produces remdesivir -- an antiviral used to treat Covid-19.
Just a couple weeks later, the coronavirus swept across the country, forcing the shutdown of offices, businesses and schools. Paul didn’t disclose his wife’s purchase until 16 months after the Senate’s 45-day requirement. His spokeswoman said the form was completed last year but somehow was lost in transmission.
“This is ‘the dog ate my homework’ excuse,” said Meredith McGehee, executive director of Issue One, a group monitoring congressional ethics issues. “In almost every instance, you get a confirmation. Oh, it was my wife, oh, the paperwork didn’t go through. As a public servant, you’re held to a different standard.”
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