Democrats Blast Ohio AG Dave Yost for 'Double Dipping' Pension And Salary

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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and "double dipping," collecting additional income with a current pension. Democrats are calling foul, but Yost is not alone. 12,000 other Ohio employees are doing the same.