On the recordMay 18, 2009
If that's the case, I have a proposal, at least when it comes to municipal bonds, to simply require agencies to base their opinion on the ability to repay that debt.
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congress.govIf that's the case, I have a proposal, at least when it comes to municipal bonds, to simply require agencies to base their opinion on the ability to repay that debt.
Capuano suggests requiring credit agencies to focus solely on repayment ability for municipal bonds.
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