John Kline: “Thank you, Madam Chair, for being here. It is nice to see you.”

Workers and retirees must have peace of mind when it comes to their hard-earned retirement benefits.

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

We owe it to them to set aside our political differences and come to the table to find a bipartisan solution that secures their future.

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.