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Secret $2.5 Billion of Pension Savings

Secret $2.5 Billion of Pension Savings

December 16, 2016

From the moment Sylvester Turner announced his new pension scheme roughly two months ago, the principal sales pitch has

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City Sales Tax Take Serious Nose Dive:  Worst First Half-Year Since 2013

City Sales Tax Take Serious Nose Dive: Worst First Half-Year Since 2013

December 8, 2016

Any hopes that Houston's sales tax decline was about to ease were dashed yesterday when the Texas Comptroller reported that

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Open Letter to City Employees & Retirees:  Why You Should be Demanding Defined Contribuion Plans for New Employees

Open Letter to City Employees & Retirees: Why You Should be Demanding Defined Contribuion Plans for New Employees

December 8, 2016

The City and your pension plans' management are leading you down a path that will seriously impact your pensions for"

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Turner's Pension Plan Will Require 50% of Property Taxes for 30 Years

Turner's Pension Plan Will Require 50% of Property Taxes for 30 Years

October 26, 2016

Yesterday, the City posted more details about the proposed pension plan. The plan commits the City to pension payments in

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