On pensions Dem Speaker Madigan and GOP Leader Cross separated at birth.

| Fred Klonsky

 

 

 

 

 

GOP Leader Tom Cross and Dem Chairman Mike Madigan.

Crain’s reports:

House Speaker Michael Madigan has created an Illinois House special committee that will review the investment strategies of the state’s pension funds.

Mr. Madigan, a Democrat, appointed Republican House Minority Leader Tom Cross to chair the committee, according to a letter today to House Clerk Timothy Mapes.

The speaker said in the letter that he was creating the Special House Committee on Pension Investments to “examine the investment strategy of the State pension systems.”

“The pension systems in Illinois not only affect the beneficiaries, but every citizen in Illinois,” Mr. Cross said in a statement. “We plan to invite the systems, their investment managers, outside investment experts and others to examine the state’s systems’ current investment strategies and make sure they are in the best interest of all parties. “

Did you read “teachers” in that list? Me neither.

Democratic Party Chairman and Speaker Mike Madigan appoints Tom Cross to chair the committee on pensions? Why not ask Newt Gingrich for marital advice?

3 thoughts on “On pensions Dem Speaker Madigan and GOP Leader Cross separated at birth.”

    1. While I’m uneasy with the stereotype, I would agree that all you can trust about Michael Madigan is that he will do what is best for Michael Madigan.

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  2. When are we a retired teachers do the following:
    1. Retired teachers should run for state legislative position and supported by all retired teachers. GREAT IDEA THAN WHY HAVEN’T WE DONE IT???????
    2. Use attorneys to represent us in everything we do and everthing the State legislators try and take away from us.
    3. Form a Madigan Watch Dog committee.
    LET’S BE PRO ACTIVE STARTING TODAY.

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