"[Thomas C. Nyhan, executive director and general counsel of the fund,] said it was 'impossible for me to see a path' for legislation with Republicans in control of Congress 'to appropriate taxpayer dollars to support union pension plans,' but that 'should something like this ever materialize, I guarantee you that we will be the first' in line 'to try to take advantage of it.'... Even if legislative action was realistic, it would likely be too late when viewed from the retirees' perspective. There is speculation that at least one suicide can be attributed to the impending benefit cuts."

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