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Northwest bankruptcy: Why now?
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Northwest declared bankruptcy about a month earlier than many had expected.  The timing of the decision likely stemmed from the need to preserve cash and avoid looming bills.  But some question whether the airline had "the willingness" to find a non-bankruptcy solution. (MPR File Photo)

Northwest declared bankruptcy about a month earlier than many had expected. The timing of the decision likely stemmed from the need to preserve cash and avoid looming bills. But some question whether the airline had "the willingness" to find a non-bankruptcy solution.

(MPR File Photo)
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