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'City with a bright future' files for bankruptcy

The city of Central Falls, Rhode Island — one of a handful of U.S. cities and counties facing fiscal collapse in the wake of the economic recession — has filed for bankruptcy.

 

Muni-Debt Threat: Cities Weigh Chapter 9

The economic slump is forcing debt-laden cities and towns to consider using Chapter 9. The bankruptcy option is causing experts to worry about the safety of municipal debt.

 

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