Detroit to Sell Millions in New Debt to Settle Bankruptcy
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Detroit plans to sell about $975 million in bonds for retirement costs and some creditor settlements as part of its bankruptcy restructuring plan awaiting approval by a federal judge.
The Detroit City Council approved four issues yesterday, including $632 million of tax-limited general obligations that would pay 4 percent interest for the first 20 years and 6 percent for another 10 years, according to city documents.