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Feeling jittery
"I sincerely hope that they have a plan in place," Val Harrison, working the desk at the Kokomo Sport Bowl, said of town officials.

Like many locals, Harrison worked for Delphi (then part of General Motors) for 33 years. Her pension and healthcare are tied to the company's survival.

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Last updated April 22 2009: 5:45 AM ET
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