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Under attack, credit raters turn to the First Amendment

By Ben Protess and Lagan Sebert

October 28, 2009

Under attack, credit rating agencies turn to the First Amendment

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Under attack, credit raters turn to the First Amendment

By Ben Protess and Lagan Sebert

October 28, 2009

Fed loophole lets lenders keep using college logos to pitch student loans

By Cezary Podkul

May 23, 2011

Credit rating execs short on debt plan specifics for small audience at House hearing

By Amy Biegelsen

July 27, 2011

Broad reach of new consumer financial agency may fall short in some areas

By David Heath

February 7, 2011

Under attack, credit raters turn to the First Amendment

By Ben Protess and Lagan Sebert

October 28, 2009

Credit rating agencies believe their ratings are 'opinions,' and thus have rights as free speech

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Under attack, credit raters turn to the First Amendment

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October 28, 2009

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By Amy Biegelsen

July 27, 2011

Barney Frank vs. the credit raters

By Ben Protess

December 18, 2009

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