21.   But the IMF should be reformed to become a global rating agency and a bankruptcy judge for nations.

22.   By the time the rating agencies decided Wednesday that Enron might well default on its debt, Dynegy had on its own decided to walk away.

23.   Byrne has a good track record at turning around insurers, and rating agencies estimated that his proposal would strengthen Home.

24.   Cellucci said he told the rating agency at the time that a financial analysis of the project was underway and costs could increase.

25.   Competitors of Nomura contacted the rating agencies once they figured out what Nomura was up to.

26.   Conseco may also face a downgrade from A.M. Best, the rating agency, on its insurance business.

27.   County officials are making their pitch in a three-day visit to New York to meet with rating agencies, bond insurers and municipal investment bankers.

28.   Debt rating agencies also expressed concern Tuesday, following the announcements.

29.   Debt rating agencies downgraded Mercury commercial paper, which meant the company could not sell debt to investors, such as mutual funds and insurers.

30.   Finally, the rating agencies on Wednesday downgraded Enron to relatively low levels of junk.