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Return of Double Dipping?

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October 29, 2021 – The Line Opinion Panel reacts to a push at the Capitol to allow retired police officers back on the force, while still collecting pension benefits. Our panelists share their concerns with such a plan, like the potential impact on younger officers. Plus, what impact possible incentives could have to make this…

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The Line: Should Elected Officials Convicted Of Felony Retain Their Pensions?

NMiF: Should Elected Officials Convicted Of Felony Retain Their Pensions?

December 1, 2017 – A 2012 law that allows a judge to fine convicted public officials of salary values and fringe benefits doesn’t mention pensions. Attorney General Hector Balderas says the law needs to be strengthened. Gene Grant and the Line panelists debate whether convicted public officials should lose their pensions. Line Panelists Tom Garrity,…

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