Max Baucus: “I rise today to congratulate the Employee Benefit Research Institute on their 35th anniversary. EBRI was founded in 1978…”

“I rise today to congratulate the Employee Benefit Research Institute on their 35th anniversary. EBRI was founded in 1978 with the purpose of conducting research on employee benefit plans and distributing that information to the public. Their mission ``is to contribute to, to encourage, and to enhance the development of sound employee benefit programs and sound public policy through objective research and education.'' EBRI has fulfilled its mission and purpose for 35 years in a nonpartisan and unbiased manner. That is why EBRI's research staff is frequently asked to testify before Congress, including several times before the Finance Committee. EBRI produces trustworthy analysis on both health and retirement issues. EBRI does not take policy positions and they do not lobby--they provide us with just the facts without spin. When it comes to retirement and health policy, EBRI is an indispensable source of expert data. And that is why both Members and our staff on Capitol Hill depend on their expertise and reliability. I salute EBRI and its staff for 35 years of exceptional work and look forward to their continued help in the future. ____________________”