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3. Great segment! The Pension Benefit Guarantee Corp. guy is a hero!

Thu Feb 2, 2012, 12:30 AM

Feb 2012

Slapping a lean on AA's overseas holdings not included in the bankruptcy was an awesome move. Kudos to Obama's appointment to that agency, director Josh Gotbaum for protecting the pensions of American Airlines employees!

Here is another brief article I found for people that missed Lawrence's show:

http://blogs.star-telegram.com/sky_talk/2012/01/pbgc-files-liens-on-american-assets-as-the-carrier-didnt-make-its-full-pension-payment-in-jan.html

And here is the agency:

http://www.pbgc.gov/

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Yes, he did an amazing job explaining this montanacowboy Feb 2012 #1

Great segment! The Pension Benefit Guarantee Corp. guy is a hero! think Feb 2012 #3

That was eye-opening, to say the least. nevergiveup Feb 2012 #2

It would make an excellent ad. tabatha Feb 2012 #4

What a clear, well explained segment - and devastating for Romney karynnj Feb 2012 #5