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On the recordSeptember 26, 1996
There are many things with which I agree with the majority. In other areas I disagree. But I was absolutely shocked that on this pension raid issue, threatening the retirement security of millions of working men and women, all but one of the majority voted right along to allow the pension raid.
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Earl Pomeroy
North Dakota

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Addressing concerns about pension security during a debate.

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