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Jerad and Tammy Whiteaker

These people were married and had three children. Though the husband was glad to be out of GM, he struggled to find a new job.

Matt Wopat

This person worked at the Janesville GM plant from 1995 to 2008. He decided to commute to Indiana to keep a GM job. He was married and had a stepdaughter and two daughters.

Congressman Paul Ryan

This person was a congressman and a vice presidential candidate. He became Speaker of the House.

Bob Borremans

This person was the director of the Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development board when the GM plant closed.

Deri Wahlert

This person was a teacher at Parker High School. She started the Parker Closet, a place where students could get clothing, school supplies, and food.

Marv Wopat

This person worked at the GM plant for more than 40 years. He retired the summer before the plant closed. His...

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