08/11/2010
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"Part of the reason why I think the law is necessary is because I do not see another way to keep the plan from running out of money entirely."
"It is my view that this committee and the Congress should move on this bill as soon as possible."
"We ought to be looking, for example, at reforming the common bond provision, which has been a vital part of retirement policy debates in the past."
"Thousands of coal miners' pensions are hanging in the balance, and the clock is ticking down to disaster for retired coal miners in the coming months."