Underfunded Pensions, Pension Dumping, and Retirement Security Pension Funds, the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC), Bailout Risks, Impact on the Federal Budget, and the Pension Protection Act of 2006 Compiled by TheCapitol.Net Authors: Patrick Purcell, Jennifer Staman, Kelly Kinneen, William J. Klunk, Peter Orszag, and Bradley D. Belt The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of … Read more
The United States Constitution Article. I. (The Legislative Branch) Section. 3. (The Senate) Note: Article I, section 3, of the Constitution was modified by the 17th amendment. The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, chosen by the Legislature thereof for six Years; and each Senator shall have … Read more
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The 2nd Edition of Peggy Garvin’s Real World Research Skills was published today, July 30, 2009, and is now available at your local bookstore (special order), Amazon, and Barnes and Noble. This book compiles basic advice, techniques, reference information, and resources to help working professionals find accurate information quickly. It is written particularly for those … Read more
The United States Constitution Article. I. (The Legislative Branch) Section. 2. (The House) Note: Article I, section 2, of the Constitution was modified by section 2 of the 14th amendment. The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each … Read more
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The United States Constitution and The Declaration of Independence (Preamble) We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this … Read more
Companion Bills: Identical or similar bills introduced in both chambers. This definition is from the Glossary in our Congressional Deskbook. Perfect reference tool of Congressional jargon and procedural terms. Congressional Deskbook: The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress, by Michael Koempel and Judy Schneider. TheCapitol.Net offers training and a Certificate in Congressional Operations and Federal … Read more
This is a bailout in the making. And as Atrios commented this morning: “It wouldn’t surprise me if the PBGC starts getting as hungry as the FDIC.” PBGC To Assume Delphi Pension Plans Unfunded and underfunded pensions are going to become a very big problem in the near future. In August, we will publish “Underfunded … Read more
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