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Melvin Watt: I think we need to separate the municipal bond market from the corporate bond market and have them rated separately.

On the recordMay 20, 2009
I think we need to separate the municipal bond market from the corporate bond market and have them rated separately.
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Melvin Watt
North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Mr. Watt emphasizes the need for distinct ratings for municipal and corporate bonds.

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