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Local news from Marin Professional Firefighters
Jul
30

Sub Prime Meltdown, Not Unions, to Blame for Bankruptcies

The cities' anti-labor, anti-firefighter spin being peddled about municipal bankruptcies is coming unraveled. Turns out Stockton and San Bernardino were sub-prime central, and were done in by housing meltdown ... not labor contracts.

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Oct
13

In Memoriam: L.A. Co. Firefighter/Paramedic John Cobos

Los Angeles County Firefighters Local 1014 is saddened to report the death of Firefighter/Paramedic John James Cobos.Brother Cobos suffered from job-related cancer and died October 12th.

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Jul
31

Pension Critics' Doom and Gloom Assumptions Put Schools At Risk

The critics of public pensions have tried to inflate the supposed pension crisis by assuming incredibly low return rates for CalPERS investments. But a respected independent expert who co-authored a book on California government dysfunction says these assumptions have no grounding in history, and, if implemented, could cost the next generation.

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Aug
01

Pension Reform Increases Poverty Risk for Older Americans

The decline in secure pensions has coincided with a disturbing increase in elder poverty and future "reforms" could push millions into poverty. So says a new report from the National Institute for Retirement Security. 

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Aug
07

CPF Kaplan Partner to Offer Members Tuition Discounts

CPF is pleased to work with Kaplan University to offer a special opportunity for CPF members. CPF members can earn degrees in fire science and emergency management online while on the job, and may receive credit for JAC or SFM training. 

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