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    It's also possible that, if the state's tax revenue withers more than expected, the treasurer may bring more notes to market. "We went into this estimating our total needs would be $7 billion. That's our current number" Dresslar said. "Who knows what the future will bring?" Full Article at Sacramento Bee
    We went into this estimating our total needs would be $7 billion. That's our current number
    SOURCE: Sacramento Bee 13 months ago
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California sells $5 billion in short-term bonds
  1. The success of this deal far surpassed all expectations
    Bill Lockyer – Bill Lockyer SOURCE: Sacramento Bee 13 months ago
  2. Who knows what the future will bring?
    SOURCE: Sacramento Bee 13 months ago
  3. so we have to have a middle man. That's standard procedure.
    SOURCE: Sacramento Bee 13 months ago
  4. It's a good deal ... I look at it like this: If the state of California goes away, I'll have a lot more to worry about than getting my money back.
    SOURCE: Sacramento Bee 13 months ago
  5. Why pay a broker? ... There's no fee with U.S. savings bonds, and I can buy those online.
    – Mike Garcia SOURCE: Sacramento Bee 13 months ago

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