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<title>Pension Bill Signed into Law</title>
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<description>Submitted by Colleen Deer, Mockenhaupt Benefits Group 412.394.9333 (direct and fax) 800.405.3620 (toll-free) Colleen.Deer@MBGbenefits.com On Friday, September 18, the governor signed House Bill No. 1828 into law. The primary purpose of the bill, now known as Act 44 of 2009,...</description>

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