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In a Monday, May 19, 2014 photo, from left, Dean Hay and Erin Quetell of Greening of Detroit talk to residents Jacqueline Smith, right, and Emma Lockridge, far right, near Bridgeview Park in Detroit. Neighborhood residents met with Greening of Detroit officials at the park to voice their frustrations. Among the concerns are potential health threats caused by digging up contaminated soils, increases in the local rodent population and their lack of input on the project. (AP Photo/Detroit News, David Coates) DETROIT FREE PRESS OUT; HUFFINGTON POST OUT

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ADVANCE FOR MONDAY, MAY 26 - In a May 5, 2014 photo, customer Gwen Freeman, left, of Detroit makes a purchase from owner Kevin Johnson of Kev's Aquarium in Detroit. Kev's Aquarium opened two years ago after another aquarium store down the street closed after 60 years on Schaefer in Detroit. (AP Photo/Detroit Free Press, Mandi Wright)

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FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2012 file photo, Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., addresses supporters during the Michigan Democratic election night party in Detroit. The Detroit Democrat has been disqualified from the August primary ballot because of problems with his nominating petitions. But Michigan election officials are expected to make a decision Friday, May 23, 2014, on Conyers' appeal. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

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In a photo from April 9, 2014, Greg Champion wears a gun while pumping gas in Detroit. To avoid becoming a carjacking victim, Champion wears a handgun on his hip whenever he’s pumping gas. Through May 19, Detroit has recorded 191 carjackings in 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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In a photo from April 9, 2014, Greg Champion wears a gun while pumping gas in Detroit. To avoid becoming a carjacking victim, Champion wears a handgun on his hip whenever he’s pumping gas. Through May 19, Detroit has recorded 191 carjackings in 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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In a photo from Wednesday, May 7, 2014 in Detroit, a decal highlighting shelter, safety and assistance is displayed on the front door of Mousa Bazzi's Mobil station on Detroit’s east riverfront. Bazzi’s station displays pale-green decals depicting a lighthouse _ a symbol that his business has joined the city’s anti-carjacking effort. To be part of the program, stations must have working security cameras, good lighting, be open 24 hours and have clerks willing to help motorists and provide a phone for emergency calls. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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Actor Denis Leary presents new equipment paid for by proceeds of a documentary film about the city's firefighters, Thursday, May 22, 2014. The film “Burn” chronicles the struggles of Detroit firefighters. The donation is being made through the Leary Firefighters Foundation. Leary is a “Burn” executive producer and portrayed a firefighter on the TV series “Rescue Me.” He’s to be in Detroit on Thursday to hand out the new gear, including thermal imaging cameras. (AP Photo/The Detroit News, David Coates)

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Detroit Fire Commissioner Edsel Jenkins speaks during a news conference in Detroit, Thursday, May 22, 2014. Actor Denis Leary plans to present to the Detroit fire department new equipment paid for by proceeds from a documentary film about the city’s firefighters. “Burn” chronicles the struggles of Detroit firefighters. The donation is being made through the Leary Firefighters Foundation. (AP Photo/The Detroit News, David Coates)

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Actor Denis Leary presents new equipment paid for by proceeds of a documentary film about the city's firefighters, Thursday, May 22, 2014. The film “Burn” chronicles the struggles of Detroit firefighters. The donation is being made through the Leary Firefighters Foundation. Leary is a “Burn” executive producer and portrayed a firefighter on the TV series “Rescue Me.” He’s to be in Detroit on Thursday to hand out the new gear, including thermal imaging cameras. (AP Photo/The Detroit News, David Coates)

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Rep. John Walsh, R-Livonia, left, talks over the votes on Detroit bailout bills with Speaker of the House, Jase Bolger, R-Marshall, Thursday, May 22, 2014 on the floor of the Michigan House of Representatives in Lansing, Mich. The Michigan House has approved Detroit bankruptcy legislation that commits $195 million in state money to prevent deeper cuts in retiree pensions and the sale of city-owned art. The House voted 74-36 Thursday to spend money to match contributions from foundations and the Detroit Institute of Arts. Eleven bankruptcy-related bills cleared the Republican-led chamber and go to the Senate. (AP Photo/Detroit News, Dale G. Young) DETROIT FREE PRESS OUT; HUFFINGTON POST OUT

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Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Thursday, May 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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Texas Rangers' Alex Rios high fives teammates after scoring from second on a Chris Gimenez single to right field during the second inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Thursday, May 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre beats the tag of Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila during the third inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Thursday, May 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)