John Kline: “I withdraw my point of order, and I rise in opposition to the motion to recommit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The point of…”

I could not agree with your words more at that point and I appreciate hearing that perspective.

Chairman Kline's plan, composite plan will provide lifetime retirement income based on pool longevity, similar to defined benefit plans.

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.

Part of the way we need to approach these solutions is to adopt reforms that address the structural flaws within the plans.