Governors making pension cuts may be thwarted by employee suits

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US - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said he doesn't mind breaking promises to pensioners to close a $10.5bn budget deficit - even if they sue.

"I have bigger issues than who sues me," said Christie, 48, a Republican and former federal prosecutor who wants to end cost-of-living increases for retirees. "Get in line." Public workers in Co...

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