By Ryan Vasquez
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Tuscaloosa, AL – Alabama is still reeling after Jefferson County filed for bankruptcy last week. The estimated 4.2 billion dollar filing will be the largest in United States history for a municipality. The colossal debt has loomed over the region for a number of years but now that bankruptcy has been filed where does Jefferson County go from here. Brian Hilson is president and CEO with the Birmingham Business Alliance which promotes economic growth in the seven county Birmingham region. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez spoke with him about his reaction, and how the bankruptcy effects the perception businesses have of the Birmingham metro area.