Going broke: Bankrupt municipalities

POSTED: 10:56 AM Jul 11 2012 UPDATED: 9:26 AM Feb 20 2013

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With the city of Detroit edging closer to bankruptcy, check out these cities that have already gone broke.

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In decline for decades now, the city of Detroit is edging closer to becoming the largest U.S. municipality to declare bankruptcy. Check out these other cities that have gone broke in recent months, according to CNBC and The Atlantic Cities.

Bankrupt Cities - Generic

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Bankrupt Cities - San Bernadino

Bankrupt Cities - Stockton

Bankrupt Cities - Mammoth Lakes

Bankrupt Cities - Harrisburg

Bankrupt Cities - Jefferson County

Bankrupt Cities - Central Falls

Bankrupt Cities - Prichard

Bankrupt Cities - Westfall

Bankrupt Cities - Vallejo

Bankrupt Cities - Moffett

Bankrupt Cities - Desert Hot Springs

Bankrupt Cities - Orange County

Bankrupt Cities - Bridgeport

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