Kyle Whitmire: A Big Week for Bankruptcy

| January 30, 2013 

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This week is an important one for Jefferson County’s efforts to exit bankruptcy. Two county commissioners spent time in New York meeting with hedge fund managers. On Wednesday a trail gets underway on creditors’ request to lift a stay preventing legal action against the county. The Birmingham News’ Kyle Whitmire explains the situation.

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