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On the recordAugust 4, 2009
In our judgment, the credit rating agencies shouldn't be able to opt out of having high standards and a level playing field.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed emphasizes the importance of high standards for credit rating agencies.

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