Republicans Challenge Democrats On Pension Reform

February 22, 2012 1:50 PM

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Republican lawmakers are challenging Gov. Jerry Brown to get Democratic support for the pension reforms he introduced four months ago.

GOP leaders in the Senate and Assembly on Wednesday announced a package of bills identical to the Democratic governor’s proposal, which seeks to bring public-sector retirement benefits more in line with those in the private sector.

Senate Minority Leader Bob Huff of Diamond Bar calls Brown’s plan “a good start” to reforming the system.

Last year, Brown offered pension reforms in exchange for Republican support to put tax measures on the ballot, but the two sides failed to strike a deal.

In October, the governor called for putting new state workers in a hybrid plan that includes a 401(k)-style vehicle, increasing the retirement age and having workers contribute more.

http://www.conservativesforamerica.com/conservative-news/california-republicans-back-democrat-governor-on-pensions-reuters California Republicans back Democrat governor on pensions – Reuters | Conservatives for America

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sally

Republicans don’t know their A$$ from a hole in the ground its all about me me me and they are the world worst spenders. You suck
lduket

Sally, why don’t you write a post that makes sense? Your post has nothing to do with the article.