Michigan House Approves Funds To Help Settle Detroit Bankruptcy
The Michigan House voted Thursday to spend $195 million to help prevent steep cuts in Detroit retiree pensions and the sale of art.
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The Michigan House voted Thursday to spend $195 million to help prevent steep cuts in Detroit retiree pensions and the sale of art.
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Michigan lawmakers have taken an initial step toward helping bankrupt Detroit by committing $195 million in state money to protect city retirees from steep pension cuts.
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The effort to torpedo a proposed settlement in the Detroit bankruptcy case could complicate chances for completing the deal, just as its prospects seemed to be improving.
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It was talk of Detroit's revival and inclusion of gays and minorities that were among topics discussed with four high profile CEOs at the Michigan Chronicle's "Pancakes and Politics" forum.
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