America's Pensions

Witnesses testified regarding the security and solvency of private pension funds in America. Senators expressed concern that that the federa… read more

Witnesses testified regarding the security and solvency of private pension funds in America. Senators expressed concern that that the federal government would be forced to pay if the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation failed. Emphasis was placed on avoiding this situation, and comparisons were made to the savings and loan bailout of the late 1980s, which cost taxpayers approximately $120 billion. Witnesses talked about the problems facing pension funds and possible changes in relevant rules and regulations. close

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Program ID:
178655-1
Category:
Senate Committee
Format:
Senate Committee
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Oct 14, 2003 | 8:09pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Oct 18, 2003 | 2:13pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Oct 14, 2003 | 8:09pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Oct 14, 2003 | 11:47pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Oct 15, 2003 | 9:29am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Oct 17, 2003 | 4:16pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Oct 18, 2003 | 1:54am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Oct 18, 2003 | 2:13pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
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