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2010 Michigan International Auto Show kicks off   

The 12th annual event opens to the public Thursday and features 300 new vehicles.

Leaders honor women's role in UAW founding   

Dignitaries unveil two monuments at ceremony.

GM announces cuts, including Mid-Michigan   

A top GM executive says 1,600 workers will lose their jobs during the next few days, including some workers here in Mid-Michigan. NBC25's Dave Kinchen has the details.

GM delays factory that will build Volt engine   

General Motors Corp. says it has put the brakes on construction of a new factory in Flint that will make engines for two of its most important new products.

Credit Union discount on GM purchase   

Credit Unions from four states, including Michigan, will offer $10-billion in low interest loans for those wanting to buy a GM product.

Big Three loan plan   

The loan is not the $34-billon that the Big Three expected, it's a short term loan for $15-billon.

Brunner lobbying for local auto jobs   

Bay City Mayor Charles Brunner is on a mission that's taking him to Washington DC.

Williamson says he has a plan to save Automakers   

Williamson is sending City Administrator Darryl Buchanan to Washington DC to try to sell the plan to Congress.

Granholm says Congress must act to protect jobs   

In her weekly radio address, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm said on Friday that the U.S. automakers have outlined a clear set of plans for how their companies will address the economic challenges they face, and in the process, help our nation become energy independent. 

Cherry talks local impact of automaker crisis   

On Friday, Lieutenant Governor John Cherry held a roundtable discussion in Flint.

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