Federal standoff could drag down Maryland, Virginia, others
(NEWSER) - At least five state governments have been warned that if the federal government’s credit rating falls, theirs will drop along with it. Virginia, Maryland, Tennessee, New Mexico, and South Carolina are all in the danger zone, the Washington Post reports. “Through no fault of our own, we have a AAA bond rating since 1938 that we have been informed just hours ago may be in jeopardy,” said Virginia’s governor. “We’re furious.” More»