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Senators Urge Pelosi to Include Pension Fix in Next Stimulus Package
However, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has objected to providing funds to fix pension issues.
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Senate to Deal with Union Pension Crisis After House Passes Butch Lewis Act
Democratic-led bill faces stiff opposition from Republicans.
House Committee Advances Multiemployer Pension Reform Bill
Butch Lewis Act aims to protect hundreds of pension plans at risk of becoming insolvent.
CBO Finds Butch Lewis Act Costs Much Less than Expected
Pension reform is expected to cost $34 billion, not $100 billion as suggested in preliminary forecast.
House-Senate Committee Tasked with Solving Pension Crisis by Year-End
Committee will be comprised of six senators and six House members.