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Sanders Introduces Bold Pension Plan Amid Retirement Crisis

7/18/2025

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U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has unveiled the Pensions for All Act, a bold move to ensure corporations provide pension plans on par with Congress or contribute to the federal retirement system. This vital legislation seeks to tackle the alarming retirement security crisis, with a mere 9% of private-sector workers enjoying traditional pensions. Critics are raising concerns over President Trump's executive order that favors private equity in retirement plans.

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U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has unveiled the Pensions for All Act, a bold move to ensure corporations provide pension plans on par with Congress or contribute to the federal retirement system. This vital legislation seeks to tackle the alarming retirement security crisis, with a mere 9% of private-sector workers enjoying traditional pensions. Critics are raising concerns over President Trump's executive order that favors private equity in retirement plans.