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History suggests Detroit bid to avoid state takeover is futile

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History suggests Detroit bid to avoid state takeover is futile

(Reuters) – The Detroit City Council will argue its case on Tuesday against a state takeover of the city, but history shows a successful challenge would be unprecedented. So far, none of the five Michigan cities declared in financial emergency has been able to change the state government’s position through a hearing, Terry Stanton, a spokesman for the Michigan Treasury Department said. Leaders of the city of Detroit have been unable to agree on a united position for the hearing.

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History suggests Detroit bid to avoid state takeover is futile

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