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Lawmakers Put Pension talks On Hold

Lawmakers are putting pension talks on hold.  Governor Quinn says the delay doesn't mean they're not serious about resolving the pension liability.

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Governor Quinn says the pension fix is still a priority because it's squeezing money from other important areas.

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Quinn says talks are stalled when it comes to how to implement the pension fix.

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A new report puts Illinois' pension liability over 200 billion dollars.  Lawmakers had planned to pass a pension fix before finishing up the spring session on May 31st but a disagreement on cost shifting shut talks down.  Now, lawmakers will take five weeks to do a comprehensive study on how cost shifting will impact schools, plus analyze how schools are funded between school districts across the state.  Quinn wants to have a plan before the November election.

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