https://freerepublic.com/tag/ocbankruptcy/ en-us Thu, 22 Jan 2004 19:47:55 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1063087/posts <p>Merrill Lynch, which fell from favor in California for its central role in Orange County's historic 1994 bankruptcy, has repaired its image in the state and is now a leading competitor for the job of financing California's unprecedented debt.</p> <p>Today, Merrill Lynch ranks second among the banks selling long-term bonds in California. It assisted with last year's $11 billion in state borrowing and an earlier deal to help the struggling Los Angeles Unified School District.</p> Sac Bee https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1063087/posts#comment Thu, 22 Jan 2004 19:47:55 GMT