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Germany rages after GM cancels Opel sale to Magna

Workers leave the Opel plant in the western German city of Bochum. Klaus Franz, Adam Opel's top employee representative, called it a "black day" and said workers would start brief work stoppages Thursday. Full Article at USA Today

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  1. I have always said that if the right long-term sustainable solution is identified, then the government would be willing to support this
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