Money and politics are colliding in 2 key stories today. First, a potential move to ban stock ownership by lawmakers and their staffs is forthcoming. Second, the FTC is proposing new guidelines for mega-mergers. We’ll bring you all of the details on both.

Plus, shares of AT&T are bouncing back today as the company responds to reports about lead-sheathed phone lines. We’ll get a medical doctor’s explanation of just how serious the health risks of this issue are.

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