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The "Straight Story" with Chris Farrell: Health Care and General Motors

It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell is to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the Straight Story. This week, General Motors is bleeding money and lowering profit expectations. Chris says it spells t-r-o-u-b-l-e for the nation's health care industry.

The General Motors Electro-Motive Division in La Grange, Illinois. (Photo: Tim Boyle / © Getty Images)

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