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ABCP Portfolio Data: Kaiserplatz Funding Ltd. (As Of February 2010) ABCP Portfolio Data: Kaiserplatz Funding Ltd. (As Of February 2010) 2010-03-20
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions ABCP Portfolio Data: Kaiserplatz Funding Ltd. (As Of February ####) Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Traycho Nikolov, Frankfurt (##) ##-##-###-###; traycho_nikolov@standardandpoors.com...
ABCP Portfolio Data: Regency Assets Ltd. (As Of January 2010) ABCP Portfolio Data: Regency Assets Ltd. (As Of January 2010) 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions ABCP Portfolio Data: Regency Assets Ltd. (As Of January ####) Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Nikki Patel, London (##) ##-####-####; nikki_patel@standardandpoors.com Surveillance...
Summary: Lincoln County School District No. 41-2 (Harrisburg), South Dakota; General Obligation Summary: Lincoln County School District No. 41-2 (Harrisburg), South Dakota; General Obligation 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Lincoln County School District No. ##-# (Harrisburg), South Dakota; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Justin Formas, Chicago (###) ###-####; justin_formas@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Pierce County, Washington; General Obligation Summary: Pierce County, Washington; General Obligation 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Pierce County, Washington; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Jennifer Hansen, San Francisco ###-###-####; jen_hansen@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit...
Summary: Belleville, Michigan; General Obligation Summary: Belleville, Michigan; General Obligation 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Belleville, Michigan; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Adam Watson, Chicago (#) ###-###-####; adam_watson@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst:...
California Statewide Communities Developmen Authority, Orthopaedic Hospital And Los Angeles Orthopaedic Foundation; Hospital California Statewide Communities Developmen Authority,   Orthopaedic Hospital And Los Angeles Orthopaedic Foundation; Hospital 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions California Statewide Communities Developmen Authority, Orthopaedic Hospital And Los Angeles Orthopaedic Foundation; Hospital Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Geraldine Poon, San Francisco...
Summary: California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Orthopaedic Hospital And Los Angeles Orthopaedic Foundation; Hospital Summary: California Statewide Communities Development Authority,   Orthopaedic Hospital And Los Angeles Orthopaedic Foundation; Hospital 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Orthopaedic Hospital And Los Angeles Orthopaedic Foundation; Hospital Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Geraldine Poon,...
Recovery Report: Consona ERP Inc.'s Recovery Rating Profile Recovery Report: Consona ERP Inc. 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Recovery Report: Consona ERP Inc.'s Recovery Rating Profile Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Martha Toll-Reed, New York (#) ###-###-####; molly_toll-reed@standardandpoors.com Standard...
Austin Convention Center's Outlook Revised To Negative On Lower Operating Results Austin Convention Center 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Austin Convention Center's Outlook Revised To Negative On Lower Operating Results Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Jodi E Hecht, New York (#) ###-###-####; jodi_hecht@standardandpoors.com...
Research Update: Austin Convention Center's Outlook Is Revised To Negative On Lower Operating Results Research Update: Austin Convention Center 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: Austin Convention Center's Outlook Is Revised To Negative On Lower Operating Results Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Jodi E Hecht, New York (#) ###-###-####; jodi_hecht@standardandpoors...
S&P Corrects And Revises Outlook On Merrill Lynch Puttable FLOATs/RITES Trust Series MT-263 Rating To Developing S&P Corrects And Revises Outlook On Merrill Lynch Puttable FLOATs/RITES Trust Series MT-263 Rating To Developing 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions S&P Corrects And Revises Outlook On Merrill Lynch Puttable FLOATs/RITES Trust Series MT-### Rating To Developing Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Santos Souffront, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
Reader's Digest Assn. Inc. Reader 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Reader's Digest Assn. Inc. Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Tulip Lim, New York (#) ###-###-####; tulip_lim@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Hal F Diamond, New York (#)...
Summary: Reader's Digest Assn. Inc. Summary: Reader 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Reader's Digest Assn. Inc. Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Tulip Lim, New York (#) ###-###-####; tulip_lim@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Hal F Diamond, New...
South Carolina's Various Series 2010A And B General Obligation Bonds Rated 'AA+'; Stable Outlook South Carolina 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions South Carolina's Various Series ####A And B General Obligation Bonds Rated 'AA+'; Stable Outlook Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Richard J Marino, New York (#) ###-###-####; richard_marino@standardandpo...
Summary: Lincoln County R-I School District (Silex), Missouri; School State Program Summary: Lincoln County R-I School District (Silex), Missouri; School State Program 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Lincoln County R-I School District (Silex), Missouri; School State Program Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Adam Watson, Chicago (#) ###-###-####; adam_watson@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Leander Independent School District, Texas; General Obligation; School State Program Summary: Leander Independent School District, Texas; General Obligation; School State Program 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Leander Independent School District, Texas; General Obligation; School State Program Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Horacio Aldrete-Sanchez, Dallas (#) ###-###-####; horacio_aldrete@standardan...
Recovery Report: W&T Offshore Inc.'s Recovery Rating Profile Recovery Report: W&T Offshore Inc. 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Recovery Report: W&T Offshore Inc.'s Recovery Rating Profile Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Kenneth Cox, New York (#) ###-###-####; kenneth_cox@standardandpoors.com Recovery Analyst:...
Barely A Quarter Into 2010, Insured Catastrophe Losses Have Already Started To Mount Barely A Quarter Into 2010, Insured Catastrophe Losses Have Already Started To Mount 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Barely A Quarter Into ####, Insured Catastrophe Losses Have Already Started To Mount Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analysts: Taoufik Gharib, New York (#) ###-###-####; taoufik_gharib@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Fabius-Pompey Central School District, New York; General Obligation Summary: Fabius-Pompey Central School District, New York; General Obligation 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Fabius-Pompey Central School District, New York; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Henry W Henderson, Boston (#) ###-###-####; henry_henderson@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. And Selected Insurance Operating Companies Summary: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. And Selected Insurance Operating Companies 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. And Selected Insurance Operating Companies Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: John Iten, New York (#) ###-###-####; john_iten@standardandpoors.com Secondary...
American National Life Insurance Co. of New York Rated 'A+'; Outlook Is Negative American National Life Insurance Co. of New York Rated 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions American National Life Insurance Co. of New York Rated 'A+'; Outlook Is Negative Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: David M Zuber, New York (#) ###-###-####; david_zuber@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Habersham County School District, Georgia; School State Program Summary: Habersham County School District, Georgia; School State Program 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Habersham County School District, Georgia; School State Program Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Le T Quach, New York (#) ###-###-####; le_quach@standardandpoors.com Secondary...
Research Update: North American Energy Partners Inc. Outlook Revised To Stable On Better Cash Flow Prospects; 'B+' Ratings Affirmed Research Update: North American Energy Partners Inc. Outlook Revised To Stable On Better Cash Flow Prospects; 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: North American Energy Partners Inc. Outlook Revised To Stable On Better Cash Flow Prospects; 'B+' Ratings Affirmed Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Michelle Dathorne,...
Simmons Bedding Co. Assigned B' Rating; Sr. Secured Notes Rated 'BB-'; Outlook Stable Simmons Bedding Co. Assigned B 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Simmons Bedding Co. Assigned B' Rating; Sr. Secured Notes Rated 'BB-'; Outlook Stable Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Rick Joy, New York ###-###-####; rick_joy@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Yorkville, Illinois; Appropriations; General Obligation Summary: Yorkville, Illinois; Appropriations; General Obligation 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Yorkville, Illinois; Appropriations; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: John Sauter, Chicago (#) ###-###-####; john_sauter@standardandpoors.com Secondary...
Research Update: Simmons Bedding Co. Rated 'B'; Sr. Secured Notes Rated 'BB-'; Outlook Stable Research Update: Simmons Bedding Co. Rated 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: Simmons Bedding Co. Rated 'B'; Sr. Secured Notes Rated 'BB-'; Outlook Stable Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Rick Joy, New York ###-###-####; rick_joy@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Stamford, Connecticut; General Obligation Summary: Stamford, Connecticut; General Obligation 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Stamford, Connecticut; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Henry W Henderson, Boston (#) ###-###-####; henry_henderson@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit...
S&P Corrects And Lowers Westchester County Industrial Development Agency, NY's Revenue Bonds Rating To 'AA-/A-1+' S&P Corrects And Lowers Westchester County Industrial Development Agency, NY 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions S&P Corrects And Lowers Westchester County Industrial Development Agency, NY's Revenue Bonds Rating To 'AA-/A-#+' Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Santos Souffront, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
Risk-to-Price Commentary: Leggett&Platt Inc. Risk-to-Price Commentary: Leggett&Platt Inc. 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Risk-to-Price Commentary: Leggett & Platt Inc. Publication date: ##-Feb-#### Market, Credit, and Risk Strategies: Michael Thompson, Managing Director, New York (#) ###-###-####; michael_thompson@standardandpoors.com...
Fabius-Pompey Central School District, NY Long-Term Rating And SPUR Raised To 'A+' From 'A' On Good Financial Position Fabius-Pompey Central School District, NY Long-Term Rating And SPUR Raised To 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Fabius-Pompey Central School District, NY Long-Term Rating And SPUR Raised To 'A+' From 'A' On Good Financial Position Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Henry W Henderson, Boston (#)...
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. And Selected Insurance Operating Companies Berkshire Hathaway Inc. And Selected Insurance Operating Companies 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Berkshire Hathaway Inc. And Selected Insurance Operating Companies Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: John Iten, New York (#) ###-###-####; john_iten@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit...
Research Update: American National Life Insurance Co. of New York Assigned 'A+' Ratings; Outlook Is Negative Research Update: American National Life Insurance Co. of New York Assigned 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: American National Life Insurance Co. of New York Assigned 'A+' Ratings; Outlook Is Negative Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: David M Zuber, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
Risk-to-Price Commentary: American Greetings Corp. And Lamar Media Corp. Risk-to-Price Commentary: American Greetings Corp. And Lamar Media Corp. 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Risk-to-Price Commentary: American Greetings Corp. And Lamar Media Corp. Publication date: ##-Feb-#### Market, Credit, and Risk Strategies: Michael Thompson, Managing Director, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
Golden Empire Schools Financing Authority, California Kern High School District; General Obligation; Note Golden Empire Schools Financing Authority, California   Kern High School District; General Obligation; Note 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Golden Empire Schools Financing Authority, California Kern High School District; General Obligation; Note Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Li Yang, San Francisco #-###-###-####; lih_yang@standardandpoors...
Risk-to-Price Commentary: D.R. Horton Inc. Risk-to-Price Commentary: D.R. Horton Inc. 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Risk-to-Price Commentary: D.R. Horton Inc. Publication date: ##-Feb-#### Market, Credit, and Risk Strategies: Michael Thompson, Managing Director, New York (#) ###-###-####; michael_thompson@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Golden Empire Schools Financing Authority, California Kern High School District; General Obligation; Note Summary: Golden Empire Schools Financing Authority, California   Kern High School District; General Obligation; Note 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Golden Empire Schools Financing Authority, California Kern High School District; General Obligation; Note Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Li Yang, San Francisco #-###-###-####;...
Summary: Anne Arundel County, Maryland; General Obligation Summary: Anne Arundel County, Maryland; General Obligation 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Anne Arundel County, Maryland; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Danielle Leonardis, New York (#) ###-###-####; danielle_leonardis@standardandpoors.com Secondary...
Risk-to-Price Commentary: The Ryland Group Inc. Risk-to-Price Commentary: The Ryland Group Inc. 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Risk-to-Price Commentary: The Ryland Group Inc. Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Market, Credit, and Risk Strategies: Michael Thompson, Managing Director, New York (#) ###-###-####; michael_thompson@standardandpoors.com...
North American Energy Partners Inc. Outlook To Stable From Negative As Cash Flow Prospects Improve North American Energy Partners Inc. Outlook To Stable From Negative As Cash Flow Prospects Improve 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions North American Energy Partners Inc. Outlook To Stable From Negative As Cash Flow Prospects Improve Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Michelle Dathorne, Toronto (#) ###-###-####; michelle_dathorne@standard...
Risk-to-Price Commentary: American Honda Finance Corp. Risk-to-Price Commentary: American Honda Finance Corp. 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Risk-to-Price Commentary: American Honda Finance Corp. Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Market, Credit, and Risk Strategies: Michael Thompson, Managing Director, New York (#) ###-###-####; michael_thompson@standardandpoors.com...
Risk-to-Price Commentary: Hospira Inc. And Life Technologies Corp. Risk-to-Price Commentary: Hospira Inc. And Life Technologies Corp. 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Risk-to-Price Commentary: Hospira Inc. And Life Technologies Corp. Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Market, Credit, and Risk Strategies: Michael Thompson, Managing Director, New York (#) ###-###-####; michael_thompson@standarda...
Ratings On Two Subsidiaries Of PMI Group Inc. Affirmed Then Withdrawn Ratings On Two Subsidiaries Of PMI Group Inc. Affirmed Then Withdrawn 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Ratings On Two Subsidiaries Of PMI Group Inc. Affirmed Then Withdrawn Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Ron Joas, New York (#) ###-###-####; ron_joas@standardandpoors.com Secondary...
Risk-to-Price Commentary: Hospira Inc. And Biogen Idec Inc. Risk-to-Price Commentary: Hospira Inc. And Biogen Idec Inc. 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Risk-to-Price Commentary: Hospira Inc. And Biogen Idec Inc. Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Market, Credit, and Risk Strategies: Michael Thompson, Managing Director, New York (#) ###-###-####; michael_thompson@standardandpoors...
Presale: Morgan Stanley Re-REMIC Trust 2010-HQ4 Presale: Morgan Stanley Re-REMIC Trust 2010-HQ4 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Presale: Morgan Stanley Re-REMIC Trust ####-HQ# Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Lucienne Fisher, New York (#) ###-###-####; lucienne_fisher@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst:...
Risk-to-Price Commentary: TransDigm Inc. And Precision Castparts Corp. Risk-to-Price Commentary: TransDigm Inc. And Precision Castparts Corp. 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Risk-to-Price Commentary: TransDigm Inc. And Precision Castparts Corp. Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Market, Credit, and Risk Strategies: Michael Thompson, Managing Director, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
Recovery Report: Avaya Inc.'s Recovery Rating Profile Recovery Report: Avaya Inc. 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Recovery Report: Avaya Inc.'s Recovery Rating Profile Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Recovery Analysts: Alfred Bonfantini, New York (#) ###-###-####; alfred_bonfantini@standardandpoors.com Anne-Charlotte...
Risk-to-Price Commentary: United Parcel Service of America Inc. Risk-to-Price Commentary: United Parcel Service of America Inc. 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Risk-to-Price Commentary: United Parcel Service of America Inc. Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Market, Credit, and Risk Strategies: Michael Thompson, Managing Director, New York (#) ###-###-####; michael_thompson@standardandp...
Summary: Talladega, Alabama; General Obligation Summary: Talladega, Alabama; General Obligation 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Talladega, Alabama; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Jennifer Garza, Dallas (#) ###-###-####; jennifer_garza@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst:...
Research Update: Two PMI Group Inc. Subsidiaries 'B+' Ratings Affirmed Then Withdrawn Research Update: Two PMI Group Inc. Subsidiaries 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: Two PMI Group Inc. Subsidiaries 'B+' Ratings Affirmed Then Withdrawn Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Ron Joas, New York (#) ###-###-####; ron_joas@standardandpoors.com...
Morgan Stanley Re-REMIC Trust 2010-HQ4 $123.008 Million Certificates Assigned Preliminary 'AAA' Ratings Morgan Stanley Re-REMIC Trust 2010-HQ4 $123.008 Million Certificates Assigned Preliminary 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Morgan Stanley Re-REMIC Trust ####-HQ# $###.### Million Certificates Assigned Preliminary 'AAA' Ratings Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Lucienne Fisher, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
Summary: Gorham, Maine; General Obligation Summary: Gorham, Maine; General Obligation 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Gorham, Maine; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Matthew Stephan, Boston (#) ###-###-####; matthew_stephan@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst:...
Dex One Corp. Dex One Corp. 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Dex One Corp. Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Michael Listner, New York (#) ###-###-####; michael_listner@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Ariel Silverberg, New York...
Summary: Dex One Corp. Summary: Dex One Corp. 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Dex One Corp. Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Michael Listner, New York (#) ###-###-####; michael_listner@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Ariel Silverberg,...
South Carolina; General Obligation South Carolina; General Obligation 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions South Carolina; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Richard Marino J, New York (#) ###-###-####; richard_marino@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Le Quach...
Summary: Vanport Township Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania; Water/Sewer Summary: Vanport Township Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania; Water/Sewer 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Vanport Township Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania; Water/Sewer Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Matthew Stephan, Boston (#) ###-###-####; matthew_stephan@standardandpoors.com...
Pollution Control Bonds Issued For Oglethorpe Power Corp., GA's Scherer Project Assigned 'AAA/A-1' Rating, 'A' SPUR Pollution Control Bonds Issued For Oglethorpe Power Corp., GA 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Pollution Control Bonds Issued For Oglethorpe Power Corp., GA's Scherer Project Assigned 'AAA/A-#' Rating, 'A' SPUR Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Judith Waite, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
Summary: South Carolina; General Obligation Summary: South Carolina; General Obligation 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: South Carolina; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Richard J Marino, New York (#) ###-###-####; richard_marino@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst:...
Summary: Effingham County School District, Georgia; School State Program Summary: Effingham County School District, Georgia; School State Program 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Effingham County School District, Georgia; School State Program Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Le T Quach, New York (#) ###-###-####; le_quach@standardandpoors.com Secondary...
Summary: Maricopa County Community College District, Arizona; General Obligation Summary: Maricopa County Community College District, Arizona; General Obligation 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Maricopa County Community College District, Arizona; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Paul Dyson, San Francisco (#) ###-###-####; paul_dyson@standardandpoors.com...
Oak Lodge Sanitary District, OR's GO Bonds Assigned 'AA' Rating, Outlook Is Stable Oak Lodge Sanitary District, OR 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Oak Lodge Sanitary District, OR's GO Bonds Assigned 'AA' Rating, Outlook Is Stable Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Li Yang, San Francisco #-###-###-####; lih_yang@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Northeast Nodaway County R-V School District, Missouri; School State Program Summary: Northeast Nodaway County R-V School District, Missouri; School State Program 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Northeast Nodaway County R-V School District, Missouri; School State Program Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Linda Merus, Chicago (#) ###-###-####; linda_merus@standardandpoors.com...
Merrill Auto Trust Securitization 2007-1, 2008-1 Ratings Raised, Affirmed; MMCA Auto Owner Trust 2009-A Ratings Affirmed Merrill Auto Trust Securitization 2007-1, 2008-1 Ratings Raised, Affirmed; MMCA Auto Owner Trust 2009-A Ratings Affirmed 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Merrill Auto Trust Securitization ####-#, ####-# Ratings Raised, Affirmed; MMCA Auto Owner Trust ####-A Ratings Affirmed Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analysts: Song M Hahn, New York (#)...
Summary: Oglethorpe Power Corp., Georgia Development Authority of Burke County Development Authority of Monroe County; CP; Joint Criteria; Rural Electric Coop Summary: Oglethorpe Power Corp., Georgia   Development Authority of Burke County   Development Authority of Monroe County; CP; Joint Criteria; Rural Electric Coop 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Oglethorpe Power Corp., Georgia Development Authority of Burke County Development Authority of Monroe County; CP; Joint Criteria; Rural Electric Coop Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit...
Summary: Wrentham Town, Massachusetts; General Obligation Summary: Wrentham Town, Massachusetts; General Obligation 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Wrentham Town, Massachusetts; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Victor Medeiros, Boston (#) ###-###-####; victor_medeiros@standardandpoors.com Secondary...
Summary: Fayette County School District, Georgia Georgia School Board Association Leasing Program; Appropriations; School State Program Summary: Fayette County School District, Georgia   Georgia School Board Association Leasing Program; Appropriations; School State Program 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Fayette County School District, Georgia Georgia School Board Association Leasing Program; Appropriations; School State Program Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Le T Quach,...
Summary: Oak Lodge Sanitary District, Oregon; General Obligation Summary: Oak Lodge Sanitary District, Oregon; General Obligation 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Oak Lodge Sanitary District, Oregon; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Li Yang, San Francisco #-###-###-####; lih_yang@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit...
Medina Valley Independent School District, TX's ICR Raised To 'A+' On Maintenance Of Very Strong Reserves Medina Valley Independent School District, TX 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Medina Valley Independent School District, TX's ICR Raised To 'A+' On Maintenance Of Very Strong Reserves Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Lauren Spalten, Dallas ###-###-####; lauren_spalten@standardandp...
Summary: Medina Valley Independent School District, Texas; School State Program Summary: Medina Valley Independent School District, Texas; School State Program 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Medina Valley Independent School District, Texas; School State Program Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Lauren Spalten, Dallas ###-###-####; lauren_spalten@standardandpoors.com...
Economic Research: U.S. Weekly Financial Notes: A Calmer Core Economic Research: U.S. Weekly Financial Notes: A Calmer Core 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Economic Research: U.S. Weekly Financial Notes: A Calmer Core Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Credit Market Services: David Wyss, Chief Economist, New York (#) ###-###-####; david_wyss@standardandpoors.com...
24 Ratings Lowered On Eight U.S. CDO Of ABS Transactions; $4.584 Billion Of Issuance Affected 24 Ratings Lowered On Eight U.S. CDO Of ABS Transactions; $4.584 Billion Of Issuance Affected 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions ## Ratings Lowered On Eight U.S. CDO Of ABS Transactions; $#.### Billion Of Issuance Affected Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analysts: Jimmy Kobylinski, New York (#) ###-###-####; jimmy_kobylinski@standardandpo...
Recovery Report: Allison Transmission Inc.'s Recovery Rating Profile Recovery Report: Allison Transmission Inc. 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Recovery Report: Allison Transmission Inc.'s Recovery Rating Profile Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Gregg Lemos Stein, New York (#) ###-###-####; gregg_lemos-stein@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Citigroup Global Markets ROCs/ROLs II-R Trust Series 11176 Ratings Lowered To 'AA+/A-1' And 'AA'; Outlook Stable; Residual Certificates; Tender Option Certificates/Bonds Summary: Citigroup Global Markets ROCs/ROLs II-R Trust Series 11176 Ratings Lowered To 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Citigroup Global Markets ROCs/ROLs II-R Trust Series ##### Ratings Lowered To 'AA+/A-#' And 'AA'; Outlook Stable; Residual Certificates; Tender Option Certificates/Bonds Publication date: ##-Mar-####...
Market Intellect: MCRS' New Risk-to-Price Score Helps Investors Assess How Well They Are Being Compensated For Risk Market Intellect: MCRS 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Market Intellect: MCRS' New Risk-to-Price Score Helps Investors Assess How Well They Are Being Compensated For Risk Publication date: ##-Feb-#### Market, Credit, and Risk Strategies: Michael Thompson,...
Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Various Series Rated On 'AA' Subordinated Debt Pledge; Outlook Stable Massachusetts Department of Transportation 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Various Series Rated On 'AA' Subordinated Debt Pledge; Outlook Stable Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Robin Prunty, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
Summary: Missouri Association Of Rural Education McDonald County R-I School District; Appropriations; General Obligation Summary: Missouri Association Of Rural Education   McDonald County R-I School District; Appropriations; General Obligation 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Missouri Association Of Rural Education McDonald County R-I School District; Appropriations; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Linda Merus, Chicago (#) ###-###-####;...
Summary: Ratings On 55 Regions Financial Corp. LOC-Backed Issues Lowered To 'BBB/A-2' And 'AA-/A-2'; Joint Criteria; Letter of Credit Summary: Ratings On 55 Regions Financial Corp. LOC-Backed Issues Lowered To 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Ratings On ## Regions Financial Corp. LOC-Backed Issues Lowered To 'BBB/A-#' And 'AA-/A-#'; Joint Criteria; Letter of Credit Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Santos Souffront,...
Clearfield City, UT's GO SPUR Raised To 'AA-' On Strong Financial Performance, Expanded Financial Policies Clearfield City, UT 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Clearfield City, UT's GO SPUR Raised To 'AA-' On Strong Financial Performance, Expanded Financial Policies Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Misty Newland, San Francisco (#) ###-###-####;...
Summary: Maple Bluff, Wisconsin; General Obligation Summary: Maple Bluff, Wisconsin; General Obligation 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Maple Bluff, Wisconsin; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Scott D Garrigan, Chicago (#) ###-###-####; scott_garrigan@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit...
S&P Corrects And Assigns Developing Outlook To Merrill Lynch Puttable FLOATs/RITES Trust Series MT-268 'A/A-1' Rating S&P Corrects And Assigns Developing Outlook To Merrill Lynch Puttable FLOATs/RITES Trust Series MT-268 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions S&P Corrects And Assigns Developing Outlook To Merrill Lynch Puttable FLOATs/RITES Trust Series MT-### 'A/A-#' Rating Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Santos Souffront, New York (#)...
Summary: Bates County R-V School District (Butler)/Missouri Association Of Rural Education Bates County R-V School District (Butler); Appropriations; General Obligation; School State Program Summary: Bates County R-V School District (Butler)/Missouri Association Of Rural Education   Bates County R-V School District (Butler); Appropriations; General Obligation; School State Program 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Bates County R-V School District (Butler)/Missouri Association Of Rural Education Bates County R-V School District (Butler); Appropriations; General Obligation; School State Program Publication...
Summary: Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs; Single Family Multiple MBS Summary: Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs; Single Family Multiple MBS 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs; Single Family Multiple MBS Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Ryan Butler, New York (#) ###-###-####; ryan_butler@standardandpoors.com...
Plains Exploration&Production Senior Notes Rating Lowered To 'BB-' From 'BB' Plains Exploration&Production Senior Notes Rating Lowered To 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Plains Exploration & Production Senior Notes Rating Lowered To 'BB-' From 'BB' Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Lawrence Wilkinson, New York (#) ###-###-####; lawrence_wilkinson@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Montgomery County R-1 School District (Wellsville Middletown), Missouri; School State Program Summary: Montgomery County R-1 School District (Wellsville Middletown), Missouri; School State Program 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Montgomery County R-# School District (Wellsville Middletown), Missouri; School State Program Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Nancy DeNapoli, Chicago (#) ###-###-####; nancy_denapoli@standardan...
Sector Review: For U.S. Packaged Food Companies, 2010 Credit Trends Look Stable Sector Review: For U.S. Packaged Food Companies, 2010 Credit Trends Look Stable 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Sector Review: For U.S. Packaged Food Companies, #### Credit Trends Look Stable Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Alison Sullivan, CFA, New York (#) ###-###-####; alison_sullivan@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Mettler-Toledo International Inc. Summary: Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Mettler-Toledo International Inc. Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Gregoire Buet, New York (#) ###-###-####; gregoire_buet@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: BBB/Stable/--...
U.S. Packaged Food Companies Credit Trends Look Stable In 2010, Article Says U.S. Packaged Food Companies Credit Trends Look Stable In 2010, Article Says 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions U.S. Packaged Food Companies Credit Trends Look Stable In ####, Article Says Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Alison Sullivan, CFA, New York (#) ###-###-####; alison_sullivan@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: New Carlisle-Olive Township Public Library Leasing Corp., Indiana New Carlisle-Olive Township Public Library; Miscellaneous Tax Summary: New Carlisle-Olive Township Public Library Leasing Corp., Indiana   New Carlisle-Olive Township Public Library; Miscellaneous Tax 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: New Carlisle-Olive Township Public Library Leasing Corp., Indiana New Carlisle-Olive Township Public Library; Miscellaneous Tax Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Scott D Garrigan,...
MSCI Inc. Senior Secured Facility Assigned 'BB+' Rating (Recov: 2); 'BB' Corporate Credit Rating Off Watch MSCI Inc. Senior Secured Facility Assigned 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions MSCI Inc. Senior Secured Facility Assigned 'BB+' Rating (Recov: #); 'BB' Corporate Credit Rating Off Watch Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Joseph Spence, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
Research Update: MSCI 'BB' Corporate Credit Rating Off Watch; Outlook Negative;Senior Secured Facility Assigned 'BB+' Ratng (Recov: 2) Research Update: MSCI 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: MSCI 'BB' Corporate Credit Rating Off Watch; Outlook Negative;Senior Secured Facility Assigned 'BB+' Ratng (Recov: #) Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Joseph Spence,...
Allison Transmission Inc. Outlook Revised To Stable On Our Expectation Of Improving Leverage; ?B? Rating Affirmed Allison Transmission Inc. Outlook Revised To Stable On Our Expectation Of Improving Leverage; ?B? Rating Affirmed 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Allison Transmission Inc. Outlook Revised To Stable On Our Expectation Of Improving Leverage; a€˜Ba€™ Rating Affirmed Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Gregg Lemos Stein, New York (#)...
Summary: Boston Scientific Corp. Summary: Boston Scientific Corp. 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Boston Scientific Corp. Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Cheryl E Richer, New York (#) ###-###-####; cheryl_richer@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: BBB-/Stable/NR Rationale...
Recovery Report: Interval Leisure Group Recovery Rating Profile Recovery Report: Interval Leisure Group Recovery Rating Profile 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Recovery Report: Interval Leisure Group Recovery Rating Profile Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Liz Fairbanks, New York (#) ###-###-####; liz_fairbanks@standardandpoors.com Secondary...
Summary: Orland Joint Unified School District, California; General Obligation; Note Summary: Orland Joint Unified School District, California; General Obligation; Note 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Orland Joint Unified School District, California; General Obligation; Note Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Michael P Taylor, New York (#) ###-###-####; michael_taylor@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Orinda Union School District, California; General Obligation Summary: Orinda Union School District, California; General Obligation 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Orinda Union School District, California; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Jessica Schultz, San Francisco (#) ###-###-####; jessica_schultz@standardandpoors.com...
OTP Bank PLC And OTP Mortgage Bank Outlooks To Stable On Resilience To Hungary's Economic Risk; 'BB+/B' Ratings Affirmed OTP Bank PLC And OTP Mortgage Bank Outlooks To Stable On Resilience To Hungary 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions OTP Bank PLC And OTP Mortgage Bank Outlooks To Stable On Resilience To Hungary's Economic Risk; 'BB+/B' Ratings Affirmed Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Magar Kouyoumdjian, London...
Research Update: OTP Bank PLC And OTP Mortgage Bank Outlooks To Stable On Resilience To Hungary's Economic Risk; 'BB+/B' Ratings Affirmed Research Update: OTP Bank PLC And OTP Mortgage Bank Outlooks To Stable On Resilience To Hungary 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: OTP Bank PLC And OTP Mortgage Bank Outlooks To Stable On Resilience To Hungary's Economic Risk; 'BB+/B' Ratings Affirmed Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Magar Kouyoumdjian,...
W&T Offshore Inc.'s Senior Unsecured Notes Rating Raised To 'B+' From 'B'; Corporate Credit Rating Affirmed W&T Offshore Inc. 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions W&T Offshore Inc.'s Senior Unsecured Notes Rating Raised To 'B+' From 'B'; Corporate Credit Rating Affirmed Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Kenneth Cox, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
Research Update: W&T Offshore Inc.'s Senior Unsecured Notes Rating Raised To 'B+' From 'B'; Corporate Credit Rating Affirmed Research Update: W&T Offshore Inc. 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: W&T Offshore Inc.'s Senior Unsecured Notes Rating Raised To 'B+' From 'B'; Corporate Credit Rating Affirmed Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Kenneth Cox, New York...
DeSoto Parish School District Nos. 2, 3, And 4, LA 'A' Ratings On Various GO Bond Series Placed On CreditWatch Positive DeSoto Parish School District Nos. 2, 3, And 4, LA 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions DeSoto Parish School District Nos. #, #, And #, LA 'A' Ratings On Various GO Bond Series Placed On CreditWatch Positive Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Brian J Marshall, Dallas (#)...
Recovery Report: W&T Offshore Inc.'s Recovery Rating Profile Recovery Report: W&T Offshore Inc. 2010-03-19
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Recovery Report: W&T Offshore Inc.'s Recovery Rating Profile Publication date: ##-Mar-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Kenneth Cox, New York (#) ###-###-####; kenneth_cox@standardandpoors.com Recovery Analyst:...
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