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Manufacturing an economic recovery

Broadcast: Midday, 11/21/2008, 11:00 a.m.

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A proposed government rescue plan for the automotive industry appears doomed, at least until auto executives give Congressional leaders a plan to rebuild their industry.

Midday will looks at the future of the auto industry and U.S. manufacturing.

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  • Fred Zimmerman: retired University of St. Thomas professor of technology management and engineering

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