Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN) sold stocks in cruise lines and bought in companies producing vaccines and video conferencing services before the market plunged in March due to the pandemic, the Tennessean reports.


Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN) sold stocks in cruise lines and bought in companies producing vaccines and video conferencing services before the market plunged in March due to the pandemic, the Tennessean reports.
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