Comments on: Changing Gears Thursday: Cars, Guards & 100 Pound Carp http://absolutemichigan.com/michigan/changing-gears-thursday-cars-guards-100-pound-carp/ All Michigan, All the Time Fri, 17 May 2013 11:31:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Absolute Michigan http://absolutemichigan.com/michigan/changing-gears-thursday-cars-guards-100-pound-carp/#comment-39431 Absolute Michigan Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:33:24 +0000 http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/?p=1937#comment-39431 Commentary: Save automakers to help economy and security

So why not just let General Motors, Chrysler and Ford go under?

As the governor of Michigan, the home of the U.S. auto industry, it’s a question I get asked every day.

Letting the auto industry disappear will be devastating — not just to Michigan, but to the entire nation. It will make our national economy even worse, eliminate our ability to achieve energy independence and weaken our national security.

The auto industry supports one of every 10 jobs in the United States. A recent study estimated that 3 million jobs nationwide could be lost in one year if these companies are allowed to fail. The devastating impact would be felt in every state and by all kinds of employees.

Continue reading: CNN.com

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