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Archive Home > 2009 > January > 09 > Heavy scrutiny in municipal bonds

Heavy scrutiny in municipal bonds

Investigators say evidence paints picture of an entire market corrupted

By Mary Williams Walsh / The Bulletin
January 9, 2009

The federal investigation that recently ended the hope of New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson of becoming commerce secretary offers a rare glimpse into a long-simmering investigation of possible bid-rigging, tax evasion and other wrongdoing throughout the municipal bond business.

Three federal....

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