TEXT - Fitch says fiscal cliff could trigger 2 pct decline in GDP
Nov 19 - The Fiscal Cliff could trigger a second recession, a 2% decline in GDP to flat 0.4% growth, and increased unemployment to upwards of 10%, all which would dramatically affect demand for U.S....
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