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field--label-hidden field__item">Of the long list of possible federal budget cuts released on January 17, the suggestion to eliminate the tax-exempt status for interest payments on municipal bonds is an item of particular concern. 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field--label-hidden field__item">Downgrades continued to outpace upgrades in 2024 although at a lower rate than in 2023. 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