John Kline: “Despite this considerable investment, serious questions remain as to whether these federal programs are producing the…”

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

No one voted for me in less than 35 days, and I would afford employees the same opportunity to be able to make an informed decision with regard to choosing their union representation.

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.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I thank the witnesses for being with us today. Excellent testimony, as we're trying to solve the problem that some of us have been dealing with for a long time.