[rellimpank]

--unfortunately, along with the "era of limits", came near unlimited growth of public payrolls, along with record pay, pension, and medical benefits for state and other government workers.

It would be interesting to know what over all this cost Commiefornia as compared to other factors in the states indebtedness.

[bigsigh]

Instead of lowering pay and benefits the state could reduce the client base. No school or services for illegals. Then there would be a significant decrease in public employees (correctional officers, case workers, teachers, etc) and reduced demand on hospital emergency rooms.