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'It Can't Go On Forever': Michigan Steps In To Help Detroit

March 2, 2013

Host Scott Simon talks with the Republican governor of Michigan, Rick Snyder, who on Friday announced he will appoint an emergency financial manager for Detroit. The city faces a $327 million budget deficit and more than $14 billion in long-term debt.

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