Ms. Coloretti is a recipient of the National Public Service Award, the Public Policy and International Affairs Achievement Award, and the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

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Faced with the harsh reality of student debt, the NYPIRG and New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) came together to power the National College Finance Center and its national public service campaign.

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Moody's Investors Service said it is considering raising the ratings on MBIA's public finance operation, but sees risks.

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He has held public office only twice, as finance minister for a year in 1993, and as head of the tax service for three months in 1998.

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