Pensions in the Age of GOP Math

Things are getting a bit complicated in New Jersey for Governor Christie, and that’s having a major effect on when (and it will be when) he announces his bid for the presidency. Yes, he is waiting for the economy to improve and the George Washington Bridge scandal to go away, but now he’s added what… Continue reading Pensions in the Age of GOP Math

Detroit’s “Emergency Manager” To Take Away Health Insurance from Public Workers

About 24,000 retired Detroit public servants will soon receive letters notifying them that they are losing their health insurance on March 1, even as the city claims to be negotiating with retirees’ groups to strike a better deal on health care. The bankrupt city’s emergency manager Kevyn Orr is sticking to the same proposal for… Continue reading Detroit’s “Emergency Manager” To Take Away Health Insurance from Public Workers

Today’s Funniest Tweet – Compliments Wisconsin’s @GovWalker

Okay. We know the day is not over, but it will be difficult, even impossible for anyone to beat today’s funniest tweet. It is from Wisconsin’s Governor Scott Walker and his tweet goes out to the public employees of his state, the same “hard-working” public employees that received the brunt of Walker’s attacks for over… Continue reading Today’s Funniest Tweet – Compliments Wisconsin’s @GovWalker