John Kline: “Can you commit to at least delay the impact of this, really, significant rule change for at least a year, and if not…”

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

I cannot State emphatically enough that far-reaching reform, fiscal responsibility, and bipartisanship must be the principles that guide us as we work to solve 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.

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.