Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

I did indeed read it. And from what I read, there was a concern with benefits paid to all federal workers, not salaries paid to IT contractors.

I was drawing a comparison to the Federal vs. Private sector salaries in the IT field. That the federal salaries are below or equal too private.....not grossly above.