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The Single Greatest Impediment to Economic Recovery: Public Pension Obligations–and Influence

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Posted July 4, 2010 by Paige Norman [who's this?] [contact Paige Norman] 2 Comments

What is the single greatest impediment is to the future economic stability of America? Possibilities abound, of course, but I believe the single greatest impediment to the future viability of the American economy is…the exploding cost of public pensions—and the demonstrated inability of our governmental leaders to resolve the issue. (Mmm, that may be two [...]

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Listing for: Trust

The Single Greatest Impediment to Economic Recovery: Public Pension Obligations–and Influence

Nopi’s Burning Issues

Quote(s) or Thought(s) of the Week

It Could Only Happen Here…

Proposed 28th Amendment

Poll(s) of the Week

Cartoon (almost) Corner

Our Government(s) Hard at Work