• Debt rating

    From Jeff Binkley@1:226/600 to All on Sat Jun 5 21:52:00 2010



    The states with the biggest debt problems are run by liberals and
    Democrats. Whoda thunk ??

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    http://www.economicpolicyjournal.com/2010/06/rating-cut-by-fitch-on- wealthiest-us.html

    Saturday, June 5, 2010
    Rating Cut by Fitch on Wealthiest U.S. State

    Connecticut is preparing to borrow $956 million to close a budget gap in
    the fiscal year beginning July 1, after borrowing money last year to
    cover a deficit of $947.6 million. Not good. Fitch has reduced the
    states credit rating from AA+ to AA.

    ôThe downgrade reflects the stateÆs reduced financial flexibility,
    illustrated by its reliance on sizable debt issuances during the current biennium to close operating gaps in the context of already high
    liabilities,ö Fitch said.

    Connecticut is the wealthiest state on a per capita basis with personal
    income of $54,397 in 2009, according to Department of Commerce.
    Posted by Robert Wenzel at 1:03 PM

    CMPQwk 1.42-21 9999
    Progressive taxation is economic slavery for those who succeed .....

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