As per the explanation given by Manhatan, ; is correctly used in the original sentence .then why is option B wrong?
Municipal governments are beginning to confront the growing pension liabilities; this leads local politicians throughout the country to become increasingly vocal about restraining costs and limiting services.
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the growing pension liabilities; this leads |
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their growing pension liabilities; leading |
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the growth in their pension liabilities, which leads |
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their growing pension liabilities, leading |
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their growing pension liabilities, that leads the growing pension liabilities; this leads their growing pension liabilities; leading the growth in their pension liabilities, which leads their growing pension liabilities, leading their growing pension liabilities, that leads |
the second part of A is a clause; however, the second part of B is not.
