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Summary and audio linked here.
Chicago’s political leadership is floating a pension buyout program as evidence it is seriously addressing the city’s thirty-six-billion-dollar unfunded pension liability, but Mark Glennon, founder of the Illinois policy research organization Wirepoints, said that the proposal moves debt from one column to another rather than reducing it, and that the broader fiscal picture facing the city continues to deteriorate across every measurable dimension. Audio here.
Expect no retraction or apology. This what they do.
The state’s existing buyout program for its own pensions is the precedent for Chicago, which should be a warning: Look out for similar exaggerated claims and shoddy analysis.
Full interview and summary linked here.
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Interesting that the rape crisis centers ARE in crisis while abortion clinics, marijuana dispensaries, and gambling thrive.
Says a lot about Illinois’ priorities, doesn’t it?
Stupid chickens.
Spot on Pat and we’ll be having an uptick in rape with all the illegals who are used to this sort of behavior in the old country.
Democratic women voters this is a case where you asked for it — and you’re gonna get it.
You blame everyone but yourself for this mess we’re in. I’m working hard to make a difference.
Dave, what exactly are you doing for Illinois Rape Crisis Centers?