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Apr 1, 2012

U.S. Rep. Hansen Clarke: Save Detroit without taking away voters' rights

I believe we must pursue a solution that meets three core criteria: First, to safeguard Detroiters’ rights to choose their own leaders; second, to ensure that Detroiters deal with the difficult fiscal realities we all face; and third, to ensure that Detroiters have the tools they need to restore competitiveness and growth.

Sep 28, 2011

Hansen Clarke's Detroit tax relief plan wins praise across political spectrum

U.S. Rep. Hansen Clarke’s plan to budget all federal income tax revenue collected in the city of Detroit to Detroit projects for a period of five years is gathering support among local leaders.

Sep 21, 2011

Facebook petition to reduce student loan debt: Small impact on your pockets/economy

You may have noticed your Facebook friends pushing a petition lately urging Congress and President Obama to forgive student loan debt as a means for economic stimulus. While the resolution also called for a reduction in home mortgage debt, it's the student loan forgiveness that's going viral.

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