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Nebraska
Nation Has $445 Billion in Unfunded Health Care Benefits, Nebraska Has None
by Ian Lausa 02/17/2009
Nebraska was the 37th State to join the Union, is home to the “Cornhuskers,” and currently has a $3.5 billion budget and a $563 million cash reserve.
In this time of economic hardship, the Cornhusker state has no debt, shunning all long-term financial commitments including retirement benefits.
A recent USA Today survey of state financial reports found that the other 49 states combined “have an unfunded obligation of $445 billion” owed for the medical care of retired government workers. read more »
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