Veterans Affairs committee  No.

Veterans Affairs committee  That's how I understand it, yes.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes, that's my understanding.

Veterans Affairs committee  That's okay. Thank you.

Veterans Affairs committee  In my opinion, you have to immediately drop the 60 clause and the retirement clause. Some people choose to have long careers. Some people's careers are shortened. Sixty is not old. It's discriminatory. It's just absolutely discriminatory. Why does it exist in Pat's pension plan

Veterans Affairs committee  Thank you. I just wanted to say that I agree. If you put it back to each individual department, my fear is that it would just keep going in a big circle. The thing that exists between all of those, for veterans, and for Pat and I, is the fact that the clause is there. You're ma

Veterans Affairs committee  As I mentioned in my statement, my choice is for retiring a little bit early, just because Pat's older than I am and I don't want to lose time with him, but I wouldn't have qualified.... I was fortunate enough to have my own pension, but I had to make a choice. I was not entitled

Veterans Affairs committee  Good afternoon. My name is Kelly Vankoughnett. Pat and I are happy to have the opportunity to speak today. I am a retired school custodian. I made the choice to retire in September of last year. Planning for retirement and choosing the right time is a difficult task. There are t