21.   The bonds appeared to have been priced near the yields of similarly rated Florida general obligation bonds.

22.   The city plans to shift some of its borrowing needs to a new Transitional Finance Authority because of pending restrictions on its general obligation sales.

23.   The district has a solid AA-minus rating on its general obligation bonds.

24.   The general obligation debt rating of New York State was lifted to A from A-minus and lease obligation debt to BBB-plus, from BBB.

25.   These certificates, known as COPs, have become a common alternative to general obligation debt.

26.   Under the proposal, an existing municipal underwriting subsidiary which already underwrites general obligation bonds backed by local taxing powers, would begin underwriting municipal revenue bonds.

27.   Uninsured New York City general obligation bonds generally yield more than other bonds available.

28.   Unlike general obligation bonds, lease revenue bonds are not subject to voter approval and carry a higher interest rate.

29.   Under state law, the county is required to hold referendums only when the construction of projects is repaid by general obligations, which are backed by property taxes.

30.   We think in the housing market there continue to be good offerings that offer yields that are higher than general obligation bonds or other categories of revenue bonds.