U.s. Rating Faces 2013 Cut If No Credible Plan: Fitch

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Thu, 06/07/2012 - 9:20am

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fitch Ratings reiterated on Thursday it would cut its sovereign credit rating for the United States next year if Washington cannot come to grips with its deficits and create a "credible" fiscal consolidation plan.

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