Credit Crisis Spreads To Hospitals, Colleges
The credit crisis has moved from big institutions like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to smaller institutions like hospitals, colleges and non-profits. Rising interest rates are limiting their ability to expand, and they warn rising debt payments will cut into staff and services.
Curt Nickisch reports for member station WBUR.
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