Takeouts: 8 states given failing grade on pensions, US women win skiing gold, listeners respond to nuclear power plans

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FINANCE TAKEOUT: A new report by the Pew Center gives a failing grade on eight states’ pension funds. New York Times finance reporter Louise Story explains.

OLYMPICS: Daily News sportswriter Nate Vinton joins us with a look at women’s Olympic skiing. American women took the top two spots in downhill skiing – including a triumphant gold for an injured Lindsey Vonn.

LISTENERS RESPOND: By email, phone and posts on our website, listeners weigh in on news of President Obama’s nuclear power ambitions.

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