Empire Center President E.J. McMahon appeared on “The John Gambling Show” to discuss legislation that would have tied the hands of state and local officials and prevented them from reducing the taxpayers’ $250 billion unfunded liability for public-sector retiree benefits.
E.J.’s appearance begins shortly after the 32:00 mark.
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