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What Moody’s U.S. credit rating downgrade means for Americans

By Home - CBSNews.com May 19, 2025 | 8:38 PM

The international credit agency Moody’s has downgraded the U.S.’ credit rating from its highest AAA rating to Aa1. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent explains what the move could mean for the average American.

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BREAKING THE BUDGET IMPASSE

What should be done to break the impasse in approving Pennsylvania’s budget?

Increase income taxes to pay for more spending.
Draw down the state's rainy day funds to pay for more spending.
Tax the so-called "skill games" machines to pay for more spending.
Legalize recreational marijuana to pay for more spending.
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Voting Ends: Oct 7, 2025 | 12:00 PM