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Mark DeSaulnier: “When ERISA was enacted in 1974, Congress made its intent clear. The law's primary purpose is to 'protect the interest of…”

On the recordSeptember 9, 2024
When ERISA was enacted in 1974, Congress made its intent clear. The law's primary purpose is to 'protect the interest of participants in employee benefit plans, and their beneficiaries.'
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Mark DeSaulnier
Democratic · California

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Highlighting the original intent of ERISA to protect employee benefits.

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