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Deadbeat Dan Rutherford and pension questions. « Fred Klonsky's blog

Deadbeat Dan Rutherford and pension questions. « Fred Klonsky's blog

Deadbeat Dan Rutherford and pension questions.

Deadbeat Treasurer Dan Rutherford.

Illinois GOP Treasurer Dan Rutherford, acting like a school yard bully, told state employees to “bring it on.” He wants the legislature to change the pension system and let the courts decide if it violates the state constitution. Which it does.

Rutherford was a former state senator and so has responsibility in the failure of the state to meet its pension obligations. No matter to Treasurer Dan.

Daily Herald:

llinois should create a second, lower-cost retirement plan for government employees, even if it triggers a legal battle, state Treasurer Dan Rutherford said Tuesday.
The Republican said current employees should have a choice between the