Former Pa. Gov. Corbett: From pension critic to collector

snip> Former Republican Gov. Tom Corbett, a vocal advocate for pension reform, is collecting a $38,765 state pension, retirement system records show. He withdrew a $118,378 lump-sum payment based on his contributions with 4 percent interest earned, records reflect.

snip> Corbett pushed for curbing benefits for hires for state jobs and school district positions. The Republican-controlled legislature did not act on Corbett's plan. GOP Senate leaders now insist that pension reform must be part of any state budget solution with Wolf.

snip> Corbett declined raises, “but he will more than make up for it through a lifetime pension bounce,” said Eric Epstein, co-founder of Rock the Capital, a government watchdog group.


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