January 5, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinAutomakers' Indianapolis manufacturing plants once employed 11,000, but closings and cutbacks zap good jobs, tax base.
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December 29, 2008
Kathleen McLaughlinThe weakest of the Detroit Three, Chrysler LLC and General Motors Corp., said they would run out of cash in 2009, potentially
eliminating tens of thousands of jobs in Indiana alone.
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December 29, 2008
Mike HicksA federal bailout for automakers Chrysler and General Motors won't fix their problems. I think a bankruptcy of these companies
is nearly inevitable.
It might also spell the demise of the UAW.
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December 8, 2008
The Big Three and the United Auto Workers do not appear to be serious about making the concessions and changes that are necessary
to make them a viable entity for the long haul.
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June 16, 2008
Cory SchoutenLocally based Powerway Inc. is scrambling to shrink its work force and remake its business plan after the firm's most lucrative
customer--the ailing automaker Chrysler LLC--said it will no longer use Powerway software or mandate its use among the company's
hundreds of suppliers. Powerway laid off 14 employees and slashed salaries for many who remain after it learned of Chrysler's
plans on June 6.
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Larry - even though the race is on ABC, ESPN does all of the work, so that is why ESPN is mentioned. Most sports on ABC are called something like "ESPN on ABC."
My oldest daughter graduated from IU with a Secondary Education degree. She graduated with honors and spent 3 years trying to find a teaching job in Indiana. Many of her fellow education degree graduates still don't have teaching jobs. As schools downsize and cut budgets, less teaching jobs are available. I'm not sure I see why we feel the need to bring more teachers to Indiana.
One can't help but realize the fact that the comment from RKW is neglecting the inevitability of 21st century growth in small cities like Indianapolis. This is one piece of a giant puzzle that central Indiana cannot avoid. Trying to "prep" the public for an onslaught of public relations via Pittman's team via a post on an article discussing the future of Zionsville seems a bit childish... If you are so against the idea, spend time with your locally elected officials, find a following and make your voice heard in public circles where your opinion might actually matter.
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Penn & Teller are great!