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Moody's on Friday downgraded the credit rating of the United States by a notch to "Aa1" from "Aaa," citing rising debt and interest "that are significantly higher than similarly…

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Moody's on Friday downgraded the credit rating of the United States by a notch to "Aa1" from "Aaa", citing rising debt and interest "that are significantly…