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Illinois is the first entity to borrow from the Fed’s new facility. But “insolvent” entities are not supposed to be eligible

JUNE 10, 2020 | by Bill Bergman | WOLF STREET

Repost of Bill’s Blog article yesterday, comment section is pretty entertaining, including “… What happens when Illinois and several other insolvent states load up on Fed Reserve loans and then default? Will taxpayers around the country be willing to take the tax hit to save the Fed Reserve from its illegal dealings?” by “John.

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