States shortfall over 1 trillion dollars

for retiree benefits.  This Washington Post article summarizes the Pew study.  Notice the interactive map of the US therein, that will let you look up information presented by state as to several questions around pensions.  http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/states-face-126-trillion-shortfall-in-funds-to-pay-retiree-benefits/2011/04/25/AFpprVmE_story.html   The link to the report itself at the Pew Center on the States is here http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/trends_detail.aspx?id=58297