Fitch Assigns 'AA-' Assured Guaranty Insured Issue Rating; Outlook Negative

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings assigns an Assured Guaranty Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating of 'AA-' with a Negative Rating Outlook to the issues listed below. As of Oct. 19, 2009, Fitch will solely provide insured ratings on bonds for which it has underlying ratings. Bond ratings for insured bonds are reflected on Fitch's web site as the higher of the IFS rating and the underlying rating. Further detail on the IFS and underlying rating for each CUSIP can be found on Fitch's web site 'www.fitchratings.com'.

Oneida County (NY), $10,590,000 general obligation public improvement refunding bonds, series 2010

--Bond rating: 'AA-' with a Negative Outlook (assigned Feb. 10, 2010);

--Underlying rating: 'A-' with a Stable Outlook (assigned Jan. 15, 2009).

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