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California; General Obligation Apr 08
Standard & Poors, April 2008
Abstract
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'A+' rating to California's various-purpose general obligation (GO) bonds and affirmed its 'A+' underlying rating (SPUR) on the state's outstanding GO debt. The outlook is stable. The rating reflects the following factors: California, with a population of 37.8 million, has a large and very diverse economy. Overall net tax-supported debt levels are rising, but currently remain at moderate levels. Debt per capita of $1,581 has almost doubled over the past five years and could rise to high, but still manageable, levels if the large $60.1 billion remaining authorized, unissued GO debt is sold, in addition to $10.7 billion of authorized, unissued lease debt. State actuaries also calculate a large $48 billion unfunded postretirement...
Companies mentioned in this report are: California
Action: New Rating
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Research Type: Full Analysis
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