David Walker made opening remarks at a U.S. Chamber of Commerce conference on the growing problems with underfunded state pension and health benefit plans. Afterward, he responded to questions from .. Read More

Panelists talked about state and local pension funds, focusing on funding and investment issues. Among the topics they addressed were the impact of a weak economy on pension funds, tax policy and .. Read More

Panelists talked about the possibility of a federal bailout of state pension funds. Among the topics they addressed were recent losses and market value declines as a result of the weak economy, .. Read More

Panelists talked about lessons that managers of public sector pension funds can learn from the private sector. Dana Bilyeu explained the Nevada state retirement system. Sheila Weinberg outlined .. Read More