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Government

Jan. 24, 2014

Brown calls out judges on pension pay

Gov. Jerry Brown chided judges at his State of the State address Wednesday when he spoke about the state's pension obligations.

By Paul Jones
Daily Journal Staff Writer

Gov. Jerry Brown chided judges at his State of the State address Wednesday when he spoke about the state's pension obligations.

"Our long-term liabilities are enormous, and they're ever-growing," Brown said. "Well over $100 billion for pensions [is] owed to our state workers, teachers and judges. ... By the way, judges, it's $3 billion. Just so you understand, you're part of the problem, too."

The governor's line, whic...

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