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April 30, 2003

  

Thomas C. Wilcox, Esq.
601 Indiana Avenue, N.W.
Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20004

Dear Mr. Wilcox:

I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your letter of April 24, 2003, regarding alleged widespread Wall Street abuse of Rule 144A placements.

While you have provided troubling information, and I am deeply concerned at the possibility of further evidence of Wall Street corruption, please be advised that, pursuant to changes in the House Rules adopted in the last Congress, the Committee on Energy and Commerce no longer has a direct role in these matters. I am forwarding your correspondence to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, which now has jurisdiction over securities and exchanges, for whatever action they deem appropriate. I also am forwarding your materials to the Securities and Exchange Commission for their review and response.

Thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to our attention.

Sincerely,


JOHN D. DINGELL
RANKING MEMBER

cc: The Honorable W.J. "Billy" Tauzin, Chairman
Committee on Energy and Commerce

The Honorable Michael G. Oxley, Chairman
Committee on Financial Services

The Honorable Barney Frank, Ranking Member
Committee on Financial Services

The Honorable William H. Donaldson, Chairman
Securities and Exchange Commission

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