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“No pension reform, no paychecks”? Why not “no pension reform, no pension contributions”? – WirePoints Original

June 11, 2013 Governor Quinn now says he will withhold pay for state legislators until they pass a pension reform bill. Reaction is generally positive, most commentators saying this is smart politics and a good way to pressure lawmakers, though probably unconstitutional — but never mind that technicality.   Shame on Illinois.  This is a dangerous gimmick. There’s a profoundly important principle behind the Illinois’ constitutional provision that says “changes in the salary of a member shall not take effect during the term for which he has been elected” — separation of powers.  Quinn has one insight about Illinois voters

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