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Charles Boustany: “Whether the underfunding of State and local pension plans is $700 billion or over $3 trillion, it is a serious concern…”

On the recordMay 4, 2011
Whether the underfunding of State and local pension plans is $700 billion or over $3 trillion, it is a serious concern for workers and retirees, for State and local governments, and for taxpayers in general.
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Charles Boustany
Republican · Louisiana

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Boustany emphasizes the significant underfunding of pension plans and its impact on various stakeholders.

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