US - Blackstone Group , the private- equity firm that has been trying to mend relations with New York City's public pension funds, said employees' retirements should not be threatened by government deficits.
"We oppose scapegoating public employees by blaming them for the structural budget deficits that cities and states face," the New York-based firm said. "We at Blackstone are committed to helping pu...
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