Moody's warns NY budget inaction could threaten state's credit rating

ALBANY (AP) -- New York's stable credit rating could be hurt if the Legislature fails to heed Gov. David Paterson's calls to cut spending and eliminate a $3.2 billion deficit, Moody's Investors Service said Friday. More

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