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NY Assembly passes temporary ‘hydrofracking’ ban

The New York Assembly has approved a temporary ban on “hydrofracking” and plans to return for more action following an overnight session that ended at about 4 a.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2010 ALBANY, N.Y. _ The New York Assembly has approved a temporary ban on “hydrofracking” and plans to return for more action following an overnight session that …

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Fitch Rates New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s Turnpike Rev Bonds ‘A’; Outlook Stable

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings has assigned an ‘A’ underlying rating to the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s (the authority) $1.5 billion turnpike revenue bonds series 2010A. In addition, Fitch has affirmed the ‘A’ rating on the approximately $6.1 billion in outstanding turnpike revenue bonds. Fitch does not rate turnpike revenue bond series 1991D, 1992B, or 2009A-D. The Rating Outlook is Stable. RATING RATIONALE: –The ‘A’ rating reflects the turnpike system’s status as a critical inter

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Fitch Releases Report on Babylon, NY

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings has published a report on Babylon, NY. The report is available at ‘www.fitchratings.com’. Additional information is available at www.fitchratings.com’. Applicable Criteria and Related Research: Babylon, New York http://www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/reports/report_frame.cfm?rpt_id=577465 ALL FITCH CREDIT RATINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS. PLEASE READ THESE LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK: HTTP://FITCHRATINGS.CO

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Fitch Rates Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Auth’s Tax-Exempt CP Rev Notes, Ser 2010A ‘F1+’

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings assigns a rating of ‘F1+’ on Rating Watch Negative to the $100,000,000 Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, Pennvest/Commonwealth Funded Revolving Fund tax-exempt commercial paper revenue notes, series 2010A (the notes). The ‘F1+’ rating on the notes is based on the support of a irrevocable direct-pay letter of credit (LOC) provided by Bank of America N.A. (BofA, rated ‘A+/F1+’ on Rating Watch Negative). The rating on the notes expires on the

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Fitch Rates South Carolina Student Loan Corp. Series 2010-1

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings has assigned the following ratings to the South Carolina Student Loan Corp. series 2010-1 student loan backed notes: –Class A-1 $292,000,000 student loan backed notes ‘AAA/LS1′; Outlook Stable; –Class A-2 $403,000,000 student loan backed notes ‘AAA/LS1′; Outlook Stable; –Class A-3 $225,000,000 student loan backed notes ‘AAA/LS1′; Outlook Stable. Fitch’s stress analysis is discussed in the presale titled ‘South Carolina Student Loan Corp. Series 2010-1′

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Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. to Present at Wells Fargo Pipeline and MLP Symposium

PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (NYSE: SXL) announced today that Lynn L. Elsenhans, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will speak at the 9th Annual Wells Fargo Pipeline and MLP Symposium at 1:10 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, in New York, New York. Ms. Elsenhans will discuss Sunoco Logistics’ performance, growth strategies and financial objectives. A copy of the slide presentation will be available on Sunoco Logistics’ web site under the Investor Section

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Albany Tuesday November 30th forecast, cloudy with rain later

Albany Tuesday November 30th forecast, cloudy with rain later — Tue Nov 30 03:01:05 UTC 2010 A flood watch has been issued for the Capital Region for late tonight through Thursday morning, in anticipation of flooding from a complex and slow moving frontal system to impact the area.TODAY – Cloudy skies with rain developing by early this… about: Earth Sciences Entertainment Culture Flood Flood alert Natural Disasters and Hazards Rain

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Andrew Cuomo outspent Carl Paladino by nearly 3-to-1 in NY governor’s race

Democrat & Chronicle via APGovernor-elect Andrew Cuomo, seen here during a stop in Pittsfield as part of a tour of state facilities, spent $28 million in the race for governor. Albany, NY — State records show Gov.-elect Andrew Cuomo outspent…

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Broadband Revenue Expected to Approach $186 Billion by the End of 2011, According to ABI Research

SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The global fixed broadband market has grown steadily in 2010 in terms of subscriber additions as well as service revenue. Global fixed broadband services revenue totaled $44.4 billion by the end of the third quarter of 2010, a 10% increase over the same period in 2009. The DSL platform still commands the largest share of the fixed broadband market. Nearly 60% of fixed broadband service revenue comes from DSL platforms. However, says Jason Blackwell, digital home pract

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Broadband Revenue Expected to Approach $186 Billion by the End of 2011, According to ABI Research

A.M. Best Withdraws Ratings of Travelers Auto Insurance Co. of New Jersey and Travelers of New Jersey Group Due to Merger

OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A.M. Best Co. has withdrawn the financial strength ratings (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Travelers Auto Insurance Co. of New Jersey (TAIC-NJ) (Hartford, CT) and Travelers of New Jersey Group and has assigned an NR-5 (Not Formally Followed) to the FSRs and an “nr” to the ICRs. Effective November 1, 2010, TAIC-NJ was merged with and into an affiliate, Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Underwriters, Inc. (Fidelity) (Waukesha, WI). TAI

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