As Kevin Orr begins his stint as the first-ever emergency financial manager for Detroit, he’s already facing a backlash — from civil rights leaders like Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson who have descended on Detroit to oppose his installation. But this isn’t the first time a Michigan city has been thrown into this situation because of… Read more »
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Bankruptcy expert who helped Chrysler named Detroit emergency manager
A bankruptcy expert who represented automaker Chrysler LLC during its successful restructuring has been chosen to steer Detroit out of its financial abyss. The distressed city, which was once one of the nation’s most prosperous manufacturing centers, is now the largest U.S. city to have its finances placed under state control. Source: FOXNews.com
Joe Scarborough: ‘Worst-Kept Secret In Washington’ Is That Obama Is A ‘Lousy Manager’
With President Obama‘s second inauguration upon us, the Morning Joe crew discussed the road ahead for the president and the Republican Party alike. Noting the problems both face, co-host Joe Scarborough particularly took a look at Obama’s apparent inability to schmooze and socialize. Moreover, he added, the president is a “lousy manager,” and everyone knows… Read more »
Michigan House passes new version of emergency manager law repealed by voters
Beautiful building, but recently the site of several injuries to democracy. In November, Michigan voters repealed Public Act 4, the state’s notoriously antidemocratic emergency manager law. On Wednesday, in the legislature’s mad rush to get every horrible thing it can passed during the lame duck session, the House passed a new version of the same… Read more »