Christie creates panel to study pension overhaul

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PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie is looking outside his administration for solutions to the state’s budget woes.

Christie signed an executive order Friday convening a nonpartisan blue ribbon commission assigned to produce recommendations for tackling the state’s rising pension and health benefits costs. Christie has warned they threaten to bankrupt the state.

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