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Residents Speak Out About Pension and Health Care Reform Bill

Late Thursday night, a bill to reform health care and pension plan contributions for state employees was passed by the State Assembly. As the bill makes its way to Gov. Christie's desk on Monday, residents offer their opinions.

Posted Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 9:58 pm ET|Updated Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 10:50 pm ET

The that will increase contributions by public employees to their health care and pension costs, just three days after the state Senate’s

The bill will now go to Gov. Chris Christie on Monday to be signed into law.

But the bill may also end up in the courts, as the

New Providence Patch hit the streets again on Friday morning to hear thoughts from local residents about the bill.

Our original video, which includes the opinions from residents who were interviewed on Wednesday, can be found .

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