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Keeping jobs in the U.S. just doesn't make sense for Carrier's bottom line

James Briggs from the Indianapolis Star gives an update on the layoffs at the furnace and air conditioner factory.

Why Donald Trump is going after union leader Chuck Jones on Twitter

Dec 8, 2016
Jones has been a critic of Trump's deal to save jobs in Indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01: Vice President-elect Governor Mike Pence greeets President-elect Donald Trump as he takes the stage to speak to workers at Carrier air conditioning and heating on December 1, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 
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Indiana's manufacturing troubles were good for Trump

May 3, 2016
The Hoosier state is built on manufacturing. Layoffs fed into the populist tone of this election, even though the sector is healthy.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has made layoffs in Indiana central to his campaign there.
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Bus ridership is up across the country

Jul 10, 2012
Transit ridership across the U.S. has been steadily rising for more than a year. One of the biggest jumps came in Indianapolis.

Economic impact for Super Bowl host is short-term

Feb 3, 2012
Indianapolis will be hosting the Super Bowl this weekend. The attention could bring about $200 million by some estimates, and the city hopes it'll calculate to long-term growth.