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Monday, April 16, 2012  State Treasurer Curtis Loftis says South Carolina is refinancing $508 million of public debt, saving taxpayers about $48 million.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  South Carolina's treasurer and House speaker are opposing the Senate's version of a bill restructuring state government, saying they worry that the way it handles the state retirement system and long-term debt could erode the state's credit rating.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Moody's Investors Service has restored South Carolina's stable outlook on its top-notch AAA credit rating.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  Report: Justice Department investigating Standard and Poor's mortgage securities ratings

Monday, August 08, 2011  Treasurer Curtis Loftis said Monday that Standard & Poor's may decide to leave South Carolina's rating at AA-plus, the rating it gave the federal government Friday.

Friday, August 05, 2011  Moody's Investor Service is continuing South Carolina's AAA credit rating,  but has added a negative outlook similar to that given to the federal government.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  South Carolina's financial leaders are meeting with Moody's Investor Service Wednesday as the rating agency considers whether the national debt crisis should cause the state to lose its top credit rating.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  Moody's Investors Service says it will likely lower the credit rating on five states should the ratings firm downgrade the U.S. government's credit rating.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011  Moody's Investors Service retracted the negative outlook given to the city's credit rating in 2009.  The outlook predicted major financial hurdles in Columbia's future but now Moody's says the city is stabilizing.