By Mark Pazniokas and Keith Phaneuf, includes “… Stemerman proposes to emulate General Motors, International Paper and other corporate giants by ending pensions — through negotiation, if possible, or going to court to break contracts, if necessary. … 'There is not enough money today, nor will there be in the future, to meet all of the benefits that have been promised,' Stemerman said. …The contract clause within the U.S. Constitution long has been seen as a bulwark on any government intrusion into contractually guaranteed state pension rights, he said. That clause specifically bars states from entering into any agreement to impair the obligation of contracts.”