Union leaders, pastors meet with Obama administration, members of Congress seeking plan for Detroit

The Detroit Free Press reports:

Labor leaders took their turn visiting the White House on Friday to talk about what can and should be done for bankrupt Detroit, while also cautioning the Obama administration that the financial problems experienced in southeast Michigan may soon be felt in many other metropolitan areas across the U.S.

Calling for a plan that would not only address Detroit’s concerns but also serve as a playbook for future crises, the group — which included the UAW’s Bob King and others — left the hour-long meeting touting few specifics, but saying the groundwork was laid for a response that could help address Detroit’s issues by attracting new jobs and development.

Detroit looks to its' next chapter in rent-seeking.