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Mike Capuano: “I don't understand why I have to accept the fact that issuer-paid business will continue to go on forever.”

On the recordMay 18, 2009
I don't understand why I have to accept the fact that issuer-paid business will continue to go on forever.
Said by
Mike Capuano
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Capuano expresses frustration over the ongoing practice of issuer-paid ratings.

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