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More than $3 billion

The amount of debt that Jefferson County, Ala., amassed over the last few years as a result of a corruption-plagued sewer project. The county just declared municipal bankruptcy -- the largest in U.S. history.

The amount of debt that Jefferson County, Ala., amassed over the last few years as a result of a corruption-plagued sewer project. The county just declared municipal bankruptcy -- the largest in U.S. history.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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