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Labor Day, unions and Michigan's shrinking federal workforce

Federal workforce cuts aren't hurting Washington most. They're affecting Michigan veterans, seniors and local economies.

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Detroit Free Press· Sep 7, 11:00 AMLabor Day, unions and Michigan's shrinking federal workforce

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