John Kline: “I claim the time in opposition although I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the…”

There is nothing fair or excusable about a 75-year-old retiree with health care concerns finding out that the pension he was promised just isn't funded.

If Congress does not reform the architecture of the multiemployer pension system, then it won't matter how much money we throw at this problem.

Composite plans are not intended to replace defined benefit plans, but are intended to be an alternative to the 401(k) defined contribution plan.

Republicans and Democrats have a history of bipartisan cooperation on this issue.