<span style="font-size: larger;">President Obama is closely monitoring Detroit&rsquo;s financial situation and urged the city and creditors to find a solution.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: larger;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><em><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;The president and members of the president&rsquo;s senior team continue to closely monitor the situation in Detroit. While leaders on the ground in Michigan and the city&rsquo;s creditors understand that they must find a solution to Detroit&rsquo;s serious financial challenge, we remain committed to continuing our strong partnership with Detroit as it works to recover and revitalize and maintain its status as one of America's great cities,&rdquo; White House spokesman Keith Maley said.</strong></em></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: larger;">To read more on Detroit&rsquo;s bankruptcy and what is being considered for assistance click on this link:</span><br />
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