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Rob Andrews: “But we are not here to comment on the size of that loss. We are here because our hypothesis here is that, because the…”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2009
But we are not here to comment on the size of that loss. We are here because our hypothesis here is that, because the 401(k) system, the DC system, is in need of reform, the loss is worse that it would have otherwise been.
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Rob Andrews
Democratic · New Jersey

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Andrews emphasizes the need for reform in the 401(k) system due to significant losses.

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