
$107 Billion Borrowing Plan Could Save State Pensions
Clip: 1/30/2018 | 3m 50sVideo has Closed Captions
Lawmakers consider a radical new proposal to solve the state’s massive pension crisis.
Lawmakers consider a radical new proposal to solve the state’s massive pension crisis. Why they think it’s the best way to go.
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$107 Billion Borrowing Plan Could Save State Pensions
Clip: 1/30/2018 | 3m 50sVideo has Closed Captions
Lawmakers consider a radical new proposal to solve the state’s massive pension crisis. Why they think it’s the best way to go.
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