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Commentary: Mercatus Pension Study Demonstrates Advantages Of Defined Contribution System

By Jamison Beuerman
10/05/2011
'A defined contribution system is one no longer supported by taxpayers, but, rather by the responsible investment choices of individuals.'

TAGS: Mercatus Center, Pension Reform, public pensions

Louisiana Pensions and SEC Probe New York Hedge Fund Over Possible Fraud

By Robert Ross
07/27/2011
Louisiana public pension funds sought to withdraw $143 million from Fletcher Asset Management earlier this week, but were presented with IOUs in lieu of cash, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill.

TAGS: Consulting Services Group, Daryl Purpera, Fletcher Asset Management, Joe Meals, Josh Barro, Kevin Pearson, Pension Reform, public pensions

Commentary: Louisiana Union Rally a Misguided Show of Solidarity

By Jamison Beuerman
02/24/2011
"Not only do public-sector unions hamper the effectiveness of government and the efficiency of business, they impede the ability of elected leaders to enact sound reforms."

TAGS: public pensions, Scott Walker, unions

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Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda


It’s time to write Louisiana’s comeback story. For too long, poor public policy decisions have caused Louisiana families to suffer while our neighbors thrive. While other families think about leaving a legacy, our legacy – our kids, grandkids, friends, and family members – are leaving to find work and opportunity in other states. It doesn’t...

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