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Published Tuesday, Sep. 20 2011, 11:40 AM EDT

Last updated Tuesday, Sep. 20 2011, 11:40 AM EDT

The Italian government is denouncing a decision by Standard & Poor's to downgrade its sovereign debt rating, saying the move had been clouded by political considerations

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