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To: James F. Hopkins who wrote (199404)	10/22/2002 7:14:35 PM
From: Win-Lose-Draw	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 436258

that is astounding. is floating bonds to make up such huge differences even possible?

To: James F. Hopkins who wrote (199404)	10/22/2002 7:25:04 PM
From: mishedlo	Respond to of 436258

How do I bet against my home state? Illinois Surprised CA is not up there at the top. M

To: James F. Hopkins who wrote (199404)	10/22/2002 8:06:42 PM
From: orkrious	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 436258

Four states Nevada, West Virginia, Oklahoma, and Oregon have unfunded liabilities that exceed state budgets just wait until those Oregonians start their new health plan. <g/ng>

To: James F. Hopkins who wrote (199404)	10/22/2002 9:16:42 PM
From: 10K a day	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 436258

what me worry?? -g-

To: James F. Hopkins who wrote (199404)	10/23/2002 9:37:06 AM
From: Knighty Tin	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 436258

Jim, this problem is easily solved. Effective immediately, due to better health care systems, all state workers will receive full retirement benefits at age 103. For early retirement, they'll receive a laurel and a hearty handshake.

To: James F. Hopkins who wrote (199404)	10/23/2002 4:07:07 PM
From: stan_hughes	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 436258

NYC's turn on the tax rate hike front - Biz tax opposition by Philip Lentz Business leaders are beginning to talk about trying to block or minimize any major tax increases proposed to balance the city budget. Mayor Bloomberg isn’t expected to announce a plan until next month, putting executives in a nervous holding pattern. But they say cutting spending--which would inevitably involve city worker layoffs--and increased federal aid are better options than huge tax increases. "If there isn’t a realistic, rational proposal for the $5 billion deficit, then I believe the business community would have no choice but to raise objections if too much of that solution is tied to increasing taxes," says Steven Spinola, president of the Real Estate Board of New York. He says just talk of a large property tax increase could scare away tenants ready to sign city leases. "We’re prepared to act responsibly, including the possibility of paying some additional fees, which we don’t complain about, and some additional taxes," he says. "But don’t increase real estate taxes 10% and think it won’t have a tremendous impact on the economy." Copyright 2002, Crain Communications, Inc crainsny.com