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31-60

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U.S. Treasury Obligations

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U.S. Government Agency - Debt

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U.S. Treasury Obligations - 30.9&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;


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U.S. Government Agency - Debt - 29.9&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;


Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (2.4)%


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