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How Syracuse's Semiconductor Gamble May Help Save the Rust Belt

What does it actually take to bring a Rust Belt city back to life? Micron is building one of the largest semiconductor factories in US history in Syracuse, a city that experienced major job loss after companies including GE, Carrier and General Motors left the area. Rob Simpson of CenterState CEO explains what attracted Micron to the city, local business owner Darin Price talks about what the investment means on the ground, and Brookings economist Joseph Parilla makes the case that Syracuse coul

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