to either return to solvency or avoid it will always be doing things and taking actions that are not popular. The actions needed will always be in spending. And it is always the case where wages, salaries and benefits are one of the bigger categories.

Just like at home when we bump into not making ends meet....we trim down, cut back, eliminate, raise revenues.....etc.
Guys like Christie stand out because he is doing what financially needs to be done to the best of his ability ( I assume?).
If he is hitting employees for paying more of their share of health insurance, it likely is over due. The business sector has been doing it for years now and it is a category that politicians avoid because it is unpopular. And it will affect their multitudes of you owe me.
I am not saying I agree with the action, however, I do strongly support anyone who takes fiscal responsibility....does something about the problem...and tells folks like it is.

The complete absence of the above in Washington DC is why there will be a flushing in November.

btk