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GM asking for "tax credits" to keep RenCen HQ open
« on: November 17, 2009, 08:36:59 pm »
GMs downtown Detroit HQ, the Renaissance Center, is in jeopardy of closing without state tax credits.  This building is a fixture in downtown Detroit.

http://www.freep.com/article/20091117/BUSINESS01/91117012/1318/GM-to-state-RenCen-at-risk-without-tax-credits



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Re: GM asking for "tax credits" to keep RenCen HQ open
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2009, 09:28:13 pm »
GM is becoming the King of Corporate Welfare Bums.  ::)

Some day their bluff will be called, and then, bye, bye (since GM could not persuade ppl to buy, buy).  :P
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Re: GM asking for "tax credits" to keep RenCen HQ open
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2009, 02:10:48 am »
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GM is becoming the King of Corporate Welfare Bums

Becoming? The ARE the kings of Corporate Welfare Bums!!!