NYS passes pension fraud bill to stop double-dipping with one year waiting period

See New School Pension Fraud bill is signed, NYT, 10/15/08, at A30

-school districts and public agencies must wait 1 year before hiring retired worker into same or similar position

-limits 211 waivers

Mayor Bloomberg Supporting Early Acceleration of Pension Rights for City Teachers

See "Bloomy boosts early pensions for teachers," NYP, 2/16/08, at 2

-supports state Senate bill granting full pension benefits to teachers 55 years old with 25 years experience