House OKs cutbacks on pension payments

Thursday, October 9, 2003

WASHINGTON -- The House voted Wednesday to allow businesses to pay less into workers' pension plans over the next two years, saying the $26 billion in relief was needed to enable companies to keep plans afloat and protect benefits for future retirees.

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