Groundwork for an Assault on Individually Administered 401k's and IRA's
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Economic Policy Journal ^ | 10/25/10 | Robert Wenzel
economicpolicyjournal.com
Here's the invitation going out, which is sure to be early stage plotting for more government control of private retirement accounts as a prelude to a bailout of bankrupt pension funds.
Demos, the Economic Policy Institute, the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis at The New School and the Pension Rights Center invite you to:
The Failure of the 401(k): Reinventing Retirement Savings Plans For a More Secure Future
November 10th, 2010 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Capitol Visitors Center, SVC 203-02 Washington, DC
Light snacks will be served.
RSVP is required by Monday, November 8th.
Join Demos, the Economic Policy Institute, the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis at The New School and the Pension Rights Center for a hill briefing to discuss how 401(k)-type retirement savings plans have failed our nation's workers and families, key principles that should guide sensible reforms to our nation's retirement system, and various proposals under consideration. This event coincides with the release of a new report by Demos on the failures of the 401(k) system and with and an expanded and updated EPI report on Guaranteed Retirement Accounts
Moderator :
Dr. Teresa Ghilarducci Director, Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis at The New School
Speakers :
Karen Friedman Executive Vice President & Policy Director, Pension Rights Center
Robert Hiltonsmith Policy Analyst, Economic Opportunity Program at Demos
Monique Morrissey Economist, Economic Policy Institute |
