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For all the blame, credit raters still count on big banks for support

For all the blame, credit raters still have allies in town: big banks

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"… e to use ratings — even if they must also do additional due diligence.” …"

"… uits over securities that go bad, there really isn’t anyone else to sue. Credit rating agencies have long argued — successfully, so far — that they don’t bear any l …"

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

Rating agencies fight (and lobby) for survival

In recent months, the credit rating agencies have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to delay new restrictions under the Dodd-Frank Act,

Credit rating agencies most worried about liability

It’s go time on Capitol Hill for financial reform legislation, and the credit rating agencies are breathing a sigh of relief....

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"… ly or recklessly” fail to review key information when developing ratings.Credit rating agencies rate the creditworthiness of a company or a financial product, such as a b …"