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FDIC FYI January 13, 2004 Miller & Ayres	Could a Bull Market Be a Panacea for Defined Benefit Pension Plans? This report describes the serious challenges and outlook facing the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and corporate defined benefit pension plans, and examines the effects on financial institutions insured by the FDIC.
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Financial Advisor June 2006 Alan Lavine	Storm Clouds For Municipal Bonds Underfunded liabilities loom as a threat to governments' finances.
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BusinessWeek July 19, 2004 Nanette Byrnes	The Benefits Trap Old-line companies have pledged a trillion dollars to retirees. Now they're struggling to compete with new rivals, and many can't pay the bill. Some are racing to cut or drop retiree medical benefits to give a quick boost to their bottom lines.
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