Moody’s warns it may strip U.S. of triple-A credit rating
Moody’s warned Tuesday it could strip the United States of its coveted triple-A credit rating if Congress fails to produce a budget that will bring down the federal debt burden.
“Budget negotiations during the 2013 Congressional legislative session will likely determine the direction of the US government’s Aaa rating and negative outlook,” the ratings firm said in a statement.
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