Top of the Hour: Major Problems in Jefferson County, Ala., Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

Some of the biggest problems in the U.S. are in Jefferson County, Ala. The municipality is plagued with corruption, debt and an infrustructur nightmare. We take a look.  
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