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New Website Could Help Pressure Lawmakers, Employees To Fix Pensions

Posted on April 11, 2012

CBS 2

This segment discusses a new report and website illustrating the magnitude of Cook County’s pension crisis and outlining the potential impact of reform proposals. The Civic Federation is encouraged by the attention the pension crisis is receiving, but is concerned that the Illinois General Assembly has yet to consider pension reforms that will make a significant impact for the State and local governments.