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The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation announced an interim final rule for a new program for financially troubled multiemployer defined benefit pension plan

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PBGC Announces New Chief Policy Officer

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    • WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) announced the appointment of Ann Orr as Chief Policy Officer. "PBGC welcomes Ann back to serve in a new capacity," PBGC Director Gordon Hartogensis said. "She previously served at PBGC from 2011-2019 and brings a wealth of agency knowledge and experience...

    PBGC Announces New General Counsel Appointment

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    • WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) announced the appointment of Russell Dempsey as General Counsel. “It is my pleasure to welcome Russ to the PBGC team as our new General Counsel,” PBGC Director Gordon Hartogensis said. “His leadership and expertise will help inform and guide our efforts...

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