The Debt Ceiling Debate

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The Debt Ceiling Debate

How a Federal Default Could Impact States and Cities

This brief examines how a potential default by the federal government could present serious challenges to states and cities. Shaken investor confidence could disrupt the municipal bond market, and delayed payments by the federal government may exacerbate the existing fiscal challenges faced by states and localities.

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