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Lapse in Appropriations

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY, BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM, FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION: TREATMENT OF CERTAIN COLLATERALIZED DEBT OBLIGATIONS BACKED PRIMARILY BY TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES WITH REGARD TO PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN INTERESTS IN, AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH, HEDGE FUNDS AND PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS