Justice Department Probes S&P

from National Public Radio

The Justice Department confirms reports that it is looking into the ratings Standard & Poor's gave to mortgage-backed securities before that market melted down in 2008. A look at how that relates to this summer's downgrade — and where the probe may go. Melissa Block talks to NPR's Tamara Keith.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, August 18, 2011