Credit agency puts U.S. rating on negative watch

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

WASHINGTON -- The Fitch credit rating agency has warned it is reviewing the U.S. government's AAA credit rating for a possible downgrade, citing the impasse in Washington that has raised the threat of a default on the nation's debt.

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