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2013-12-04 Government

Detroit eligible for bankruptcy protection, judge rules

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Posted by Fred 2013-12-04 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees has filed a notice of appeal to the bankruptcy court.

A gross waste of time. Time better spent crafting contract renegotiation points and strategies. Low Info Voters, this was always the plan.

Posted by Besoeker 2013-12-04 00:42|| 2013-12-04 00:42|| Front Page Top

#2 Illinois state pension fund participants, see #1 above.

Posted by Besoeker 2013-12-04 00:43|| 2013-12-04 00:43|| Front Page Top

#3 Detroit is burdened by $18.5 billion in debt

Today Detroit, tomorrow...

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2013-12-04 02:24|| 2013-12-04 02:24|| Front Page Top

#4 Graffiti on Detroit buildings say it all

Posted by Black Charlie B. Hayes 2013-12-04 09:38|| 2013-12-04 09:38|| Front Page Top

#5 This lawsuit should have taken about 15 minutes. Federal bankruptcy laws trump whatever laws the union owned state legislature passes to protect its graft.

Posted by Iblis 2013-12-04 13:18|| 2013-12-04 13:18|| Front Page Top

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