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To: SolidSupplySide
in private industry,you are covered by the PBGC.

HUH ?

a. PBGC doesn't cover 100% of a defaulted pension liability.
b. how many govt. pension plans have gone bust in your lifetime ?

9 posted on 02/07/2005 9:56:36 AM PST by TheOracleAtLilac
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To: TheOracleAtLilac
b. how many govt. pension plans have gone bust in your lifetime ?

In 2004, voters in the city of Houston passed a proposition allowing the city to reneg on benefits already accrued. That would be illegal in private industry.

10 posted on 02/07/2005 10:10:12 AM PST by SolidSupplySide
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