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Why are we providing government pensions to these private organizations?

State Rep. Elaine Nekritz of Illinois, which is one of at least two states considering legislation that would stop giving public pensions to private lobbyists who represent associations of counties, cities and school boards -- a practice that occurs in at least 20 states.

State Rep. Elaine Nekritz of Illinois, which is one of at least two states considering legislation that would stop giving public pensions to private lobbyists who represent associations of counties, cities and school boards -- a practice that occurs in at least 20 states.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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