Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20110418:15:31:00
Condition. gas prices are creeping above the $4 per gallon mark. new york became the sixth state to rise above $4 per gallon, joining alaska, california, connecticut, hawaii, and illinois. washington, d.c., also makes this list. the national average is $3.83. recent retail surveys may suggest consumers are reaccount ing by purchasing less fuel. the inability to make real strides in trimming the nation's deficit has a top ratings service downgrading the outlook on our debt from stable to negative. we're looking at a triple-digit drop a few hours into trading and the s&p highlights what they...