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What cities can do faster than the federal government, in many instances, is to be an example and get on with your work.

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, explaining to Meet the Press host David Gregory how cities will face upcoming challenges when government is facing economic hardship.

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, explaining to Meet the Press host David Gregory how cities will face upcoming challenges when government is facing economic hardship.

Tina Trenkner is the Deputy Editor for GOVERNING.com. She edits the Technology and Health newsletters.