
What's Next for Chicago's Pension Problems?
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We discuss a Cook County judge's ruling striking down Chicago's pension reform law.
A Cook County judge ruled Friday that Chicago's plan to change city workers’ pensions was unconstitutional. Her ruling mirrors the Illinois Supreme Court’s recent decision that state lawmakers are constitutionally prevented from reducing public workers’ pensions. The city vows to appeal the decision. We look at the ruling, whether any pension reform can be constitutional, what the consequences are
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What's Next for Chicago's Pension Problems?
Clip: 7/26/2015 | 15m 12sVideo has Closed Captions
A Cook County judge ruled Friday that Chicago's plan to change city workers’ pensions was unconstitutional. Her ruling mirrors the Illinois Supreme Court’s recent decision that state lawmakers are constitutionally prevented from reducing public workers’ pensions. The city vows to appeal the decision. We look at the ruling, whether any pension reform can be constitutional, what the consequences are
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