Despite a 30 percent poverty rate, declining tax base and huge foreclosure crisis, Milwaukee has a model pension program and has managed to keep its promises to retirees. The city's public pension system consistently ranks as one of the strongest in the country.  Elizabeth Kellar, president and CEO for the Center for State and Local Government Excellence was interviewed by NPR on the performance of Milwaukee's public pension fund.  Click here to hear or read the full interview and report on the Milwaukee public pension fund.