Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • Moments Moments Moments, current page.

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
WSJ's profile
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Verified account
@WSJ

Tweets

The Wall Street JournalVerified account

@WSJ

Breaking news and features from the WSJ.

New York, NY
wsj.com
Joined April 2007

Tweets

  • © 2018 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    The Wall Street Journal‏Verified account @WSJ 20 Sep 2017

    U.S. states as a group have promised hundreds of billions more in retiree health benefits than they have saved uphttp://on.wsj.com/2wyk8m6 

    6:50 PM - 20 Sep 2017
    • 110 Retweets
    • 104 Likes
    • George Kennedy J. nr Patsy Duncan Morgan Hendrix Pacific Community Ventures SK. MIRAZ HOSSAIN BeckiJayne Derrek McCrank Moshe Vardi Diane Coleman
    18 replies 110 retweets 104 likes
      1. matt farber‏ @1ncbearsfan 20 Sep 2017
        Replying to @WSJ

        What's worse? Making promise u can't keep? (Dem ACA). Or making promise and not keeping it? (GOP repeal) eh, @SenJohnMcCain ? 👎

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. By Any Means‏ @PrezHiggins 20 Sep 2017
        Replying to @WSJ

        Didn't we just approve 700 billion for the military?

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Gem‏ @onedcrum 20 Sep 2017
        Replying to @WSJ

        Hey, do not ever refer to Social Security as as entitlements, between myself and my company we paid the money!! An embarrassment to see this

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Diane Romeo‏ @DianeRomeo3 22 Sep 2017
        Replying to @WSJ

        @potus So husband and wives pay SS tax every paycheck - for years, they die the $ vanishes it's not passed down to heirs.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Derek Simmons‏ @DerekSimmons63 21 Sep 2017
        Replying to @WSJ

        pic.twitter.com/Lf9FqidQw4

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Michelle R. Lindsay‏ @LindsayTweets1 20 Sep 2017
        Replying to @WSJ

        That is so fucking funny they cannot even afford what they already have let alone more bills. This should be amusing.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. boadiceatoo‏ @Boadicea35 20 Sep 2017
        Replying to @WSJ

        Promised their Police Dept.s very high retirements$$$,generous health & pension benefits. Look at Suffolk County New York

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Eric Germundsen‏ @zipgerm 20 Sep 2017
        Replying to @WSJ

        then get the money from the states!! What's the problem?!

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Ron E‏ @ronaboe5 20 Sep 2017
        Replying to @WSJ

        When somebody wakes up and outlaws defined benefit retirement plans, it will be solved! Otherwise...bankruptcy!

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Daniel‏ @danyull_ 20 Sep 2017
        Replying to @WSJ

        #pensionreform

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Peter Pesola‏ @VoluntaryOnly 20 Sep 2017
        Replying to @WSJ

        If people paying taxes can't afford their own health care, why should they have to pay 4 the health care of gov employees ahead of their own

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      3. WallSt‏ @WallStXyz 20 Sep 2017
        Replying to @VoluntaryOnly @WSJ

        You mean like Medicare

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      4. End of conversation
      1. Mac Allman‏ @allman_mac 20 Sep 2017
        Replying to @WSJ

        Make the States sell all their assets then bankrupt them all. Can't run government with 'Monopoly' money 😡

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Peter Pesola‏ @VoluntaryOnly 20 Sep 2017
        Replying to @WSJ

        and the taxpayers are saying "no more taxation & end the government employee gravy train at our expense".

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Dean Carson CPA‏ @DCarsonCPA_CT 20 Sep 2017
        Replying to @WSJ

        Lack of transparency where Economics, Legal, Risk , Financials + public decision making meet = key challenge of this generation 4 #egalbo

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Rich Greco‏ @Rich2157B 20 Sep 2017
        Replying to @WSJ

        Finding the money is easy. Cut welfare checks, free Obama phones, WICS, section 8 and save BILLIONS

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Mac McGarity‏ @macmcgarity1 20 Sep 2017
        Replying to @WSJ

        No ones listening. Read the book.... Empire of Debt

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2018 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info