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California / Pension Cuts #1024281

NBC Evening News for Wednesday, Jun 06, 2012
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.

(Los Angeles: Janet Shamlian) The vote in California to cut public worker pensions in San Diego and San Jose examined; pension figures for San Jose cited; details given of debates about pensions in Illinois and Rhode Island. [San Jose Mayor Chuck REED†- says these benefits cost too much.] [Northwestern economist Josh RAUH†- says it’s a litmus test of voter opinion.] [San Jose police detective Mike WHITTINGTON†- says we need some protection if we get hurt.] [San Jose Police Union Jim UNLAND†- says what the mayor is doing is illegal.] [Illinois state representative Mike BOST†- yells.] [Retirees’ lawyer Joseph PENZA†- comments on the possible bankruptcy of Providence, Rhode Island.]

Reporter(s):
Williams, Brian;
Shamlian, Janet
Duration:
00:02:50

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