GOP Seeks even Weaker Campaign Finance Laws; Baltimore Water up for Privatization?

GOP Seeks to Further Weaken Campaign Finance Laws. Last week, the state Republican committees of New York and Tennessee filed a lawsuit aimed at repealing a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule that limits the campaign contributions that can be made by investment advisers on Wall Street to political candidates. The rule is designed to prevent Wall Street from using campaign donations as a form of bribery against state officials who rely on these financial institutions to manage their investments.

Is Baltimore City’s Water Supply Up For Privatization? City Hall denies the charge, but workers and advocates say an upcoming water contract could be a foot in the door for privatization.