This could get VERY ugly, VERY quickly. "Nascent economic recovery" my left butt cheek.
It Begins: Cash Strapped Cities Begin To Crumble
John Carney | Feb. 4, 2010, 10:25 AM
Our nascent economic recovery may come too late to save many American cities from bankruptcy, which in turn will deal heavy losses to municipal bond investors and the companies that insure munis.
The latest fright comes from Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania. The city is considering seeking bankruptcy protection—as well as tax hikes and asset sales—to address $68 million in debt service payments due this year.
Harrisburg does not stand a chance at making its payments. The $68 million in debt service payments is four times what the city expects to raise through property taxes and $4 million more than the city’s entire operating budget. more
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