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Fitch Ratings has withdrawn its 'BBB+' long-term rating for the Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority (MD) (Maryland Institute College of Art) revenue bonds series 2001.

The rating withdrawal is in conjunction with the advanced refunding of the bond.

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