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Hopkins to head retirement agency

Former Sen. George Hopkins, who specialized in retirement issues during his legislative days, has been chosen new head of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System. Presumably his drives home to Malvern won't cause the upset that the previous director's high-flying publicly financed trips to Massachusetts, etc. caused. Hopkins beat out soon-to-be-former Sen. Jim Argue.

Posted by Max Brantley on December 2, 2008 07:18 PM | Permalink

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Hopkins was very active in this area during his years in the General Assembly so he should be knowledgeable about a complicated and difficult area.

Posted by: Cato | December 2, 2008 08:34 PM

I've always held Argue in high regard and would like to see him continue to be available, in some capacity, to provide guidance to gubment after he's term limited.

Posted by: jrb | December 3, 2008 10:51 AM

For those of us who know George Hopkins, we know his integrity, his honesty, his morals, and his values. He is the right man for the job. All the negativity from Jim Argue and his cronies, along with the Arkansas Democrat Gazette will never put a black mark on George Hopkins' reputation. George Hopkins' honest reputation is something to be desired. That is more than can be said for Argue AND the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Shame on you both! George Hopkins is a fine man, and very well qualified for the job. The ATRS Board of Directors selection of Mr. Hopkins was the right choice to bring back the integrity and creditability the ATRS deserves. Congrats Mr. Hopkins for a job well deserved

Posted by: lemish | December 10, 2008 11:47 AM

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