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Van Eck Global plans to start an exchange-traded fund consisting largely of Puerto Rico municipal securities, a move that may broaden demand for the commonwealth's debt as it re-enters the market for the first time since a new administration took office.
August 22 -
Inflows of $1.02 billion into tax-exempt money market funds boosted total net assets to $267.95 billion in the week ended Aug. 19, canceling out the previous weeks losses.
August 22 -
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Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley has named a bipartisan group of 11 people to a new local and regional transportation funding task force.
August 21 -
Backed by rating upgrades, Atlanta plans to price $328.7 million of water and wastewater revenue bonds Tuesday and plans to sell another $240 million next month.
August 21 -
U.S. Trust is selectively adding high-quality municipal bonds to its investment mix as part of a larger strategy to rebalance portfolios and position for year end.
August 21 -
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Insured municipal bonds are outperforming general obligation debt as investors place more value on guarantees amid falling bond prices and default concerns sparked by Detroits bankruptcy.
August 20
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The National Conference of State Legislatures is urging Congress to take action on several issues, including transporation funding, tax-exempt financing of water infrastructure, the federal deficit and online sales taxes.
August 20 -
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The New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority will test the primary market this week with an $850 million long-term financing, part of an increasing slate of new offerings.
August 18 -
The federal government's attempt to block bankrupt American Airlines' merger with US Airways Group Inc. could have a "marginally positive" impact on U.S. airports, Fitch Ratings said in a report.
August 16 -
Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market received a $10 million federal TIGER grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for freight rail improvements.
August 16 -
The judge overseeing American Airlines' bankruptcy put confirmation of the carrier's restructuring plan on hold after the federal government moved to block its merger with US Airways Group.
August 16 -
Table as of: 08/15/2013 11:49 AM Invisible Supply Issuer and purpose Amount
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