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U.S. Credit Downgrade, Recession Fears May Impact States, Cities

States' borrowing ability may be limited and federal deficit reductions are expected to leave municipal market in limbo, report Kathy Bergen, Kristen Mack and Monique Garcia for Chicago Tribune.

August 9, 2011 - Chicago Tribune

Cities and States Large Borrowing Causes Concern

As the economic downturn has caused many states and municipalities to borrow large amounts of money, some worry there may be a glut of them going bankrupt.

October 18, 2010 - Governing

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