Analysis: History offers few happy endings for Detroit to follow

By Michael Connor and Tiziana Barghini MIAMI/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Detroit officials hope the bruising bankruptcy battle ahead of them will be rewarded with the birth of a leaner, more efficient and ultimately prosperous Motown. History, however, has few story book endings to offer as a guide when it comes to U.S. municipal bankruptcies. ...

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