On November 22 of this year, Mel Marcks sells a general obligation bond issued by East City and realizes a loss of $600. On December 13 of this year, Mel buys another bond issued by East City, but with a different interest rate and redemption date. Which of the following is true?

	A.	Mel may deduct half of the $600 loss on the November 22 sale.
	B.	Mel may deduct the $600 loss on the November 22 sale.
	C.	Mel must hold the new bond for at least 30 days in order to deduct the $600 loss.
	D.	Mel will defer the $600 loss on the November 22 sale.