In an effort to prop up their constituencies, politicians like Representative John D. Dingell resisted sensible policies, like more-stringent mileage standards, that would have helped Detroit compete today
A look back at what brought this iconic American city to its knees
In an effort to prop up their constituencies, politicians like Representative John D. Dingell resisted sensible policies, like more-stringent mileage standards, that would have helped Detroit compete today