Richard L. Hanna: “Unfortunately, our sluggish economy and aging population threaten our Nation's future retirement security.”

We are probably a severe accident away from a public cry over why haven't we done something.

On rollcall No. 177 on H.R. 2901, I am not recorded because I was absent for personal reasons. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Through the title of this hearing, Vice Chair Klobuchar and her Democratic colleagues acknowledge that Washington does not have a one-size-fits-all solution to every problem that Americans face.

There is a difference between expense and investment. These are clearly investments in our future.