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Detroit Mayor Warns Of Tough Road Ahead

Sep. 1, 2009
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing marked his 100th day in office last month. He came to office promising voters sweeping changes. Detroit, however, remains in deep financial trouble, and some question whether the former NBA star and entrepreneur can make good on his promises.
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