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Security Company in charge of guarding White House files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Washington, D.C. - TW & Company, the security firm in charge of guarding the White House has filed for bankruptcy and an emergency request to transfer all its government contracts to a competitor, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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Hostess gives workers final offer in bankruptcy

Dallas, TX- Hostess the company that makes Twinkies and Ding Dongs has presented cost cutting measures to workers and bakers unions for their approval before the court forces the cuts.

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U.S. Slavery Museum creditor’s to vote on bankruptcy restructuring plan

Richmond, VA- A dream project of Gov. L Douglas Wilder may finally get its chance to fulfill his vision once the financially strapped U.S. Slavery Museum gets approval of a proposed bankruptcy reorganization plan. The museum’s creditors are sched ...

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Dodger’s bankruptcy sale could be approve by Friday

Los Angeles, CA- Despite some objections by Fox Sports and the MLB, sources say that a bankruptcy judge is likely to approve the sale of the Dodgers as early as Friday.

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Dallas-based Reddy Ice prepares for bankruptcy

Dallas, TX- Reddy Ice Holdings Inc., maker of packaged ice, is preparing to enter into Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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Former NFL star Warren Sapp files for bankruptcy

Former NFL defensive tackle, Warren Sapp filed for bankruptcy protection last month in a Florida court.

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Falcone considers voluntary bankruptcy for LightSquared

Reston, VA- Phil Falcone, manager of Harbinger Capital Partners, said Thursday that he is considering bankruptcy for the failing telecommunications company LightSquared.

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Gingrich Group files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection

Atlanta, GA- The Gingrich Group, a health care think tank founded by presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, according to court documents obtained by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

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Solar Trust of America files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Solar Trust of America LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware court on Monday, putting what would be the world’s largest solar power project on hold.

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‘Pink Slime’ processor, AFA Foods, files for bankruptcy

Wilmington, DE- AFA Foods, the beef processor who recently faced scrutiny over the ‘pink slime’ controversy has filed for bankruptcy in a Delaware court.

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Pinnacle Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Pinnacle Airlines Inc., a regional carrier filed for bankruptcy protection late Sunday after facing the same financial problems of other airlines, high fuels costs and a decline in passengers.

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Congress considers allowing student loans to be discharged through bankruptcy

Washington, D.C. – Student loan debt is crippling and poses the threat of becoming the next economic bubble that could go bust. Members of Congress recognize this threat and are looking into meeting this problem head on.

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Hawker Beechcraft, jet manufacturer, takes steps towards bankruptcy

Wichita, KS- Jet manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft is in talks with lenders to make preparations for a pre-arranged bankruptcy filing, Reuters reported Wednesday.

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Supreme Court hears final arguments for healthcare law, but will this reduce medical bankruptcies

Today, the Supreme Court hear their last day of testimony in the constitutionality of the Healthcare mandate, which would require every American to purchase health insurance or pay a tax penalty. While many people oppose the Affordable Healthcare ...

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Bankrupt Solyndra releases documents detailing government loan

New York, NY- The now bankrupt solar energy company, Solyndra LLC, the recipient of a $ 528 million government loan, released documents from an independent investigator, which showed no wrong-doing on the part of company.

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Contract Research files for bankruptcy after FDA controversy

Contract Research Solutions Inc., a Cary, North Carolina research company who conducts clinical trials for pharmaceutical companies, also known as Cetero Research, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following an investigation from the FDA.

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Americans delay bankruptcy until they receive tax refunds

Chicago, IL- When some people get their tax refunds they often contemplate whether to spend or save the money, but a new survey shows that some are waiting for that check so they can go bankrupt.

American Airlines prepared to void labor contracts in bankruptcy court

New York, NY- The parent company of American Airlines will ask a bankruptcy court to dismiss union labor contracts, within a week, if they cannot reach a cost-cutting deal with unions.

Historic Boston Church files for bankruptcy to avert foreclosure

Boston, MA- Charles Street African Methodist Church, a 194 year-old congregation, retained a bankruptcy attorney and filed for debt restructuring to keep the OneUnited Bank from foreclosing on their property.

Arcapita Bank files for bankruptcy protection in the U.S.

New York, NY- Bahrain-based Arcapita Bank BSC, an Islamic compliant investment, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a U.S. court after failing to reach an agreement with creditors.