Dealers said the demand was especially strong for the longer maturities.

Other longer maturities include an issue due 2015 at a price to yield 7.05 percent.

Another long maturity is priced to yield about 7.13 percent.

And, especially for longer maturities, interest can be a big part of the pie.

Another long maturity was priced to yield 5.92 percent for an issue due in 2016.

A corporate issue with such a long maturity is rare.

The longer maturity is expected to bring a bigger return.

Much of the day's strength was focused on the longer maturities.

The long five-year maturity fell three basis points, to 8.15 percent.

Another long maturity is due in 2008 at a price to yield 6.826 percent.