Banks' asset portfolios include state and local government securities because
A) their interest payments are tax deductible for federal income taxes.
B) banks consider them helpful in attracting accounts of Federal employees.
C) the Federal Reserve requires member banks to buy securities from state and local governments located within their respective Federal Reserve districts.
D) there is no default-risk with state and local government securities.
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