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  2. State defaults in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The last instance of such a default took place during the Great Depression, in 1933, when the state of Arkansas defaulted on its highway bonds, which had long-lasting consequences for the state. [1] Current U.S. bankruptcy law, an area governed by federal law, does not allow a state to file for bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code. [2]

  3. What Happens If a State Goes Bankrupt? - AOL

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    State bankruptcies have recently become an open question as the coronavirus pandemic shreds many states’ finances. No state has ever declared bankruptcy, though. As state and local governments ...

  4. Should You Declare Bankruptcy? Here's How to Decide - AOL

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    Given the complexities of bankruptcy laws, it's crucial to consult with a bankruptcy attorney. They can help you understand whether you qualify for Chapter 7 or if Chapter 13 is more appropriate ...

  5. Is the GOP right? Should states just declare bankruptcy? - AOL

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    SUMMARY: Republicans who just bailed out thousands of private companies and supported a vast increase in federal deficit-spending now want states to declare bankruptcy.

  6. Bankruptcy in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Originally, bankruptcy in the United States, as nearly all matters directly concerning individual citizens, was a subject of state law. However, there were several short-lived federal bankruptcy laws before the Act of 1898: the Bankruptcy Act of 1800, [3] which was repealed in 1803; the Act of 1841, [4] which was repealed in 1843; and the Act of 1867, [5] which was amended in 1874 [6] and ...

  7. Chapter 9, Title 11, United States Code - Wikipedia

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    The first municipal bankruptcy legislation was enacted in 1934 during the Great Depression. [2] Although Congress attempted to draft the legislation so as not to interfere with the sovereign powers of the states guaranteed by the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution, the Supreme Court held the 1934 Act unconstitutional as an improper interference with the sovereignty of the states. [2]

  8. U.S. state defaults in the 1840s - Wikipedia

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    The majority of state debt was owed to parties outside the U.S., primarily Europe. [5] State debts were largely paid off in full by the late 1840s, although no direct sanctions were enacted to force repayment. The state defaults inspired the enactment of the Bankruptcy Act of 1841, although the Act did not apply to the states themselves, [6 ...

  9. Which debts can’t be discharged in bankruptcy? - AOL

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    Key takeaways. Loans, medical debt and credit card debt are generally all able to be discharged through bankruptcy. Tax debt, alimony, spousal or child support and student loans are all typically ...

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