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David Gergen: “The news is it's coming out from Detroit, the restructuring and shake-up that the government is doing with the Detroit…”

On the recordMarch 21, 2009
The news is it's coming out from Detroit, the restructuring and shake-up that the government is doing with the Detroit automobile industry I think only emphasizes there's a lot more pain ahead for workers and the more traditional manufacturing jobs.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen comments on the government's restructuring efforts in the auto industry and its impact on traditional manufacturing jobs.

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