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Old 02-10-2009, 03:53 PM   #43
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Originally Posted by sokinwet View Post
"how about eliminating the pensions for state workers? Most public companies have. Right there , you'd save enough to fund the improvements."

Yea Jimmy...and why don't we just eliminate your social security benefits too....been paying in for your whole career. I don't give a damn...
I'm not trying to be flip here, but do state employees pay into and receive social security benefits as well as their pensions?

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