John Kline: “Without a doubt, 'Nation at Risk' could be considered the catalyst for the modern education reform movement.”

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

[The Every Student Succeeds Act] is clear: Education decision-making now rests with states and districts, and the federal role is to support and inform those decisions.

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.