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Texas state workers fear fallout from changing math on pensions

Jim Malewitz, Texas Tribune

Posted on August 22, 2017 · The Employees Retirement System of Texas is considering lowering its earnings assumption for the $26 billion trust fund; labor advocates fear the move would push lawmakers to cut benefits or require current workers to chip in more

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