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On the recordMay 22, 2013
I believe accountability is appropriate. I also believe that we need to change the model by which the credit rating agency is chosen by the issuer of the product and also paid by them.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken emphasizes the need for accountability and reform in credit rating agency practices.

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