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Serving Detroit

Quote of the Day

September 20, 2013

'During that time, I worked in human waste with my fellow employees, working to serve the city of Detroit. My fellow employees and I are entitled to a pension. I pray that Your Honor objects to this bankruptcy.'

William J. Howard, who retired after 35 years

in the Detroit Water Department, describing

working nights and weekends repairing the

city's sewers and incinerators, in testimony

before a United States Bankruptcy Court,

as the case heads  toward critical hearings

next month on Detroit’s eligibility  to file

for Chapter 9.

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