Democrats Look To Create Agency To Fulfill Pensions

Companies across the U.S. are failing to pay out pensions. One congresswoman says it's the government's job to step in and pay them.

Democrats Look To Create Agency To Fulfill Pensions

By Alexandra Miller
January 26, 2018

By Alexandra Miller
January 26, 2018

Democrats want to create an agency within the Treasury Department to help fulfill pensions. Republicans are worried companies won't be incentivized to keep their promises to employees.

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