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Public retirees get close scrutiny

Kerr: Prevent quick rehiring

Posted: September 10, 2009 at 5:38 a.m.

A state representative said he plans to draft legislation that would prevent elected county officials from being able to secretly retire, apply for benefits, then quietly go back to their old jobs a few months later, increasing their income by more than 50 percent.

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Northwest Arkansas, Pages 9, 14 on 09/10/2009

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