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INSTANT GUEST AUTHOR: Chris Papst, is author of the new book, Capital Murder: An Investigative Reporter’s Hunt For Answers In A Collapsing City. He currently works at ABC 7/WJLA in Washington, DC.
Every city in America is unique. Each has its own instructive tale of success and failure. What makes Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s story most valuable lies not in its life but in its death – and in the actions of those who killed it.
In late 2011, Harrisburg became the first – and only – capital city in American history to file for bankruptcy. For four years, investigative reporter Chris Papst provided award-winning coverage of this unprecedented financial collapse. Now, he has authored a book sharing his experiences while detailing what went wrong.
Capital Murder reveals Harrisburg’s fatal mistakes and shares the personal stories of those who suffered most via its failed government. Papst explains how media and citizen apathy allowed the city to be killed from within. He uncovers the truth behind the state’s takeover of the city and explains how this failure of state and local leadership affects every American. And worst of all, it may not be over, yet.
Capital Murder is a cautionary tale of what can happen when government is not adequately monitored. It portrays in vivid and personal detail how life deteriorates under an inept or dishonest administration. Every municipality in America should understand what happened to Harrisburg to avoid a similar fate. As Americans, we must ensure that what happened to Harrisburg does not happen to any other city. That is why this book was written.
PLUG BOOK: http://www.amazon.com/Capital-Murder-investigative-reporters-collapsing/dp/1620065916/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1441067860&sr=1-1&pebp=1441067866047&perid=0DR1V4HJMMYCP3F2C17Y
BIO: Chris Papst is a multiple Emmy-award winning investigative reporter whose work has initiated changes in law and sparked criminal investigations.
WEBSITE: chrispapst.com
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/chris.papst.7?_rdr=p