Public hearing on ethics and campaign-finance reform:

A mayor's task force will be wrestling with four topics: campaign-finance reform, outside employment by city employees, political-activity restrictions, ethics/conflict-of-interest rules; and lobbyist registration. The hearing begins at 10 a.m. at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.

Witnesses will have up to five minutes to testify, or they can submit written testimony. Preregister, or send written testimony, by e-mailing Michael Schwartz at schwartzma@pepperlaw.com, by fax at 800-615-2315, or by mail to 3000 Two Logan Square, 18th and Arch streets, Phila. PA 19103. *

This is from the Daily News's "Quid Pro Yo" editorial today:

http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/20090107_QUID_PRO_YO_.html