Nancy Hamant to Rep. Michelle Schneider re: HB 151

From Nancy Hamant, June 1, 2007
Subject: HB 151

To: The Honorable Michelle Schneider
From: Nancy B. Hamant

Dear Michelle:

I am again writing to you to vote against HB 151. It unfairly puts the burden of fighting terrorism on only those who hold public pensions. The federal government has not asked Americans to sacrifice in this manner, let alone one portion of its citizens. This is a case of well-meaning intent gone wild with ramifications that will impact public workers who are not known to have high salaries--especially teachers. The impact of this bill on the STRS retirement system will hurt our most elderly members at a time when they are struggling with constantly increasing health care premiums and diminishing health care services.

Please, please stop this bill -- as it unfairly targets only public pension holders! I look forward to your response on this matter.

Respectfully,

Nancy B. Hamant

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