11.   Certainly, no other public pension fund incurred such a large loss, which was also distinctive for its timing.

12.   Central Japan Railway Co. listed today and traders said public pension funds were used to support the market to ensure a successful launch.

13.   Central Japan Railway Co. listed today and traders said public pension funds have been used to support the market to ensure a successful launch.

14.   Consumers face new tax increases for the public pension system and for medical insurance, which should also hold back spending.

15.   Economists estimate that the public pension system may be severely underfunded.

16.   Even though a majority of states have sued tobacco companies, many public pension funds agree it would be a mistake to sell tobacco shares.

17.   Flush with billions of dollars in stock market profits, six huge California public pension funds are slashing the bills they send to local governments to finance retirements.

18.   From Florida to Iowa, from New York to California, public pension funds are reporting big losses on their investments in WorldCom.

19.   For the public pension fund manager reporting to the state treasurer, these are not the makings of a happy conversation.

20.   Harrison also managed money for public pension funds in New York, North Carolina and Oregon, and he bet heavily on Enron for them.