An article in The Detroit News links Dan Gilbert and his company Quicken Loans to the blight problem in Detroit. Gilbert disagrees and fired back with strong words. He called into Wednesday’s Frank Beckmann Show. Listen to the interview:
Dan Gilbert disputes Detroit blight story in the Detroit News, says writers are not professional
Jul 1, 2015 | 10:28 AM
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