How will limiting cost of living adjustments affect the value of state pensions?

How will limiting cost of living adjustments affect the value of state pensions?

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January 17, 2013 #David Merriman , #Fiscal and Economic Policy , #Illinois State Budget , #Legacy Report , #Public Pensions

Proposals made in the Illinois General Assembly to limit the Cost of Living Adjustments would decrease the value of public pensions.

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