The only two things that Presidential candidates seem to agree on are that their opponent is a puppet of Russian President Vladimir Putin and that the U.S. must make significant investments in our crumbling infrastructure.

This week we cover two quite different topics, starting with the most recent FEMA data regarding Hurricane Matthew. Then, in an attempt to move us beyond the "Sex, Lies and Audiotape" conversation that is occupying the minds of many Americans, we take a closer look at the importance of exports, employment and wages on the economy.

The SEC's MCDC initiative is causing many municipal issuers and underwriters to change the way they do things.

Not enough has been done to provide municipal issuers, obligated parties and underwriters the clarity sought and needed by the market.