Fitch Ratings said Tuesday it will keep its rating on U.S. debt at the highest grade, AAA, and issued a "stable" outlook, meaning it expects the rating to stay there.
Fitch Ratings Keeps U.s. At Top Credit Rating
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, New York Times
Tue, 08/16/2011 - 8:54am
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