The linked item is a letter to the executive director of the National Council on Teacher Retirement. Excerpt: "The panel understands there are diverse views concerning public pension plan funding and is eager to learn from members of the public plan community. Two primary ways it is accomplishing this is through a 27-question survey taken by more than 170 actuaries, plan administrators, plan trustees, public officials, investment advisors, union officials, economists and academics. The panel is also meeting in person with 20 actuaries, trustees, plan administrators, union officials, representatives of public plan organizations, economists and investment advisors so that it is assured to receive a broad range of opinions and insights."  MORE >>