NEIL CAVUTO: In the meantime, tough love from the Gov. Only this ain’t just any Gov and this ain\’t just tough love. For screaming public workers in New Jersey this is war. They are going bonkers today after Governor Chris Christie all but told them the party\’s over guys. And he is cracking down on their pensions. First, by suspending future cost-of-living adjustments. Then, rescinding a nine percent increase granted back in 2001. Then, increasing retirement ages and even changing the formula for which a lot of those benefits are set. The Governor’s also calling for state workers to kick in more for their pension and health care benefits. Common in the private sector, virtually unknown in New Jersey\’s public sector. Let us just say this news has not exactly got state workers feeling \”misty for Christie.\” The teacher’s union, the first out of the gate, promising to fight the governor. Reaction now from the governor. Joining me exclusively from Edison, New Jersey is Governor Chris Christie. Governor, good to have you.
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