Detroit’s bankruptcy shows limits to city revival
Detroit faces the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history with about 20 billion dollars in debt and annual revenue near 1.1 billion. Experts say a bankruptcy cannot restore residents or revenue growth, as pension and health obligations loom and population has fallen to roughly 700,000.
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Immigration backers plan push for reform
Backers of comprehensive immigration legislation gear up for a campaign to urge the House to act as August recess looms. Senate-passed bill includes border security and worker verification, while House foes push piecemeal action led by Speaker Boehner.
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Stolen Vacuum and Property Crimes Reported Downtown
Police logged several thefts and break ins from Wednesday and Thursday across Cajun Court East Third Oliver Street Main Street South Main Street West Seventh Street and Morningside Drive. Losses include a $100 vacuum cleaner a copper theft a $200 bicycle five broken windows worth $1000 and $150 damage to a home entry. Call Crime Stoppers at 888-594-TIPS to report information.
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Judicial appointee switches to GOP in New Mexico
Angie Schneider, named to the 12th Judicial District in Lincoln County, changed her party from Democrat to Republican on the day of her appointment. Gov. Susana Martinez and Schneider say the switch was her personal choice and not requested by the governor.
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