Federal Government Suspends Acceptance of Certain Surety Companies for Federal Bonds, Citing Concerns Over Municipal Bond Investors Assurance Corporation

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The US government has temporarily suspended the acceptance of certain surety companies for federal bonds, citing concerns over the Municipal Bond Investors Assurance Corporation, which provides financial guarantees for municipal bonds

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