Fitch Withdraws 'AA-' Rating on Battle Creek TIFA, Michigan's $4MM LTGOs

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings withdraws its 'AA-' rating on the tax increment finance authority (TIFA) of the City of Battle Creek, Michigan's $4 million tax increment bonds, series 2008 (limited tax general obligation; LTGOs). The bonds were originally scheduled for negotiated sale in December 2008, but have been delayed until 2009.

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