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Detroit faces ‘emergency’ takeover despite voter disapproval

By Paul Abowd

Despite voter disapproval, governor uses special powers in bid to resolve Motor City's fiscal woes.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Detroit Public Schools":

"… aw and its effects on residents in Flint, Pontiac, Benton Harbor, the Detroit Public Schools and elsewhere. But Snyder’s Republican administration fought back …"