Ron Biendseil spent 25 years in public service, most of it as coordinator for the Dane County Youth Commission. While with the county, Biendseil worked to curb teen violence, reduce alcohol and drug use and generally improve the lives of young people. In other words, hard work for a good cause. Now retired, Biendseil counts on a monthly payout of $1,500 from the Wisconsin Retirement System to supplement his Social Security income. But Biendseil and thousands of other current or retired public employees in Wisconsin are worried about their financial future ? and with good reason. Employee pensions are the latest target of small-government advocates looking to cut taxes and reduce spending.
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