May 21 2014
Klobuchar Holds JEC Hearing to Discuss Efforts to Strengthen Women’s Financial Security in Retirement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Vice Chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), today called for continued efforts to cut red tape in government regulations.
Apr 07 2014
JEC Vice Chair Klobuchar Statement on Senate Passage of Unemployment Insurance Extension
Bipartisan Senate agreement would benefit 2.8 million job seekers; Klobuchar calls on the House to quickly pass the bill to give families the relief they need
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Vice Chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement after the Senate passed a bill that would extend federal unemployment benefits for 2.8 million Americans:
Apr 07 2014
Ahead of Equal Pay Day, Klobuchar Releases New Report on Women’s Wages and Retirement Security
Lower lifetime earnings significantly impact women’s savings, pensions and Social Security benefits: Women age 65 and older collect $11,000 less in annual median income than men
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Vice Chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, today released a new report examining recent trends in women’s wages and retirement savings, showing that lower lifetime earnings often translate into lower retirement security for women.