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Illinois Downgraded Again
Illinois has been downgraded to A-2 on Friday, the lowest current rating any state carries. This will increase interest payments on state borrowing. Moody's, citing a failure to address the systemic problems with state finances, took the step.
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Illinois Downgraded Again (Original Post)
Possumpoint
Jan 2012
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AngryAmish
(25,704 posts)1. Of course it is because we are run by shitheads.
Drale
(7,932 posts)2. Moody's and all "rating agencies" are scams to make the rich ever more money. /nt
Vincardog
(20,234 posts)3. If Illinois will open a state bank they can benefit.
OKNancy
(41,832 posts)4. Hi. You need to post a link to your story
Please post a link to the article.
Thanks, Nancy ( LBN Host)
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HereSince1628 This message was self-deleted by its author.
Fearless
(18,421 posts)6. Please provide a link for this post or I will be forced to lock it...
As per our forum rules.
JustABozoOnThisBus
(23,364 posts)7. I'm not the OP, but here's a link
Fearless
(18,421 posts)8. Thanks!