Records show that several whites even filed depositions supporting pensions for black Civil War veterans.

The GOP supported big business generally, the gold standard, high tariffs, and generous pensions for Union veterans.

Mr. McCall said he supported increasing pensions but would sue to block what he called a pension-fund raid.

In fiscal year 1987, the city contributed $1.7 billion to support pensions and pension supplementation.

Syme also supported early closing, anti-sweatshop legislation, and old-age pensions.

He supports increased pensions for law enforcement officers.

Likewise I detest paying taxes to support pensions that are nothing short of a bonus scheme.

And of course the workers in the public sector help pay £32bn pa to support private pensions.

"The question of why the majority of the workforce should be expected to pay through their taxes to support pensions that they cannot afford for themselves must be raised."

The interest saved must be used to support pensions and healthcare.