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      HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - An Associated Press analysis shows former
Penn State football coach Joe Paterno is in line for a huge
pension, thanks to six decades of service and recent salary of more
than $500,000 a year.


      Paterno's pension records obtained Tuesday from the State
Employees' Retirement System show his average pay over the past
three years was $554,000. He's been in the system long enough to
qualify for 100 percent of that - or 110 percent thanks to a
longevity supplement for older people who remain at work.


      But Paterno hasn't retired yet. A number of factors could
determine his pension amount, including Internal Revenue Code and
Retirement Code benefit limits and how much cash he withdraws upon
retirement.


      The 84-year-old Paterno lost his job last week. He says he
wishes he did more about abuse allegations against an assistant
coach.

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Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno is in line for a huge pension, thanks to six decades of service and recent salary of more than $500,000 a year.

Paterno in line for six-figure annual pension

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