PBGC Media Appearances
The Structure and Financial Outlook of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (link to YouTube – 05/17/18)
Testimony of W. Thomas Reeder before the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans.
Financial Challenges Facing the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation: Implications for Pension Plans, Workers, and Retirees. (link to CSPAN - 11/29/17)
Testimony of W. Thomas Reeder before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
PBGC Director Tom Reeder speaks at the 2016 Annual Meeting and Public Policy Forum of the American Academy of Actuaries. (link to CSPAN - 11/4/16)
PBGC Director Reeder spoke to attendees at the 2016 Annual Meeting and Public Policy Forum of the American Academy of Actuaries about pensions and retirement security.
PBGC Director Tom Reeder talks pensions on America's Work Force Radio (link to America's Workforce Radio - 7/29/2016)
Director Tom Reeder joined Ed "Flash Ferenc, host of America's Work Force Radio to talk about PBGC and how the agency enhances retirement security. Interview starts at 10:45 mark.
PBGC Director Tom Reeder testifies before a subcommittee of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (link to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - 7/6/16)
PBGC Director Reeder testified at the "Independent Leasing Authorities: Increasing Oversight and Reducing Costs of Space Leased by Federal Agencies" hearing.
Tom Reeder testifies at confirmation hearing of Senate Finance Committee (link to Senate Finance - 8/5/15 Hearing to consider the nomination of Tom Reeder.
Josh Gotbaum speaks at Bloomberg Government Briefing: A Conversation on A Multiemployer Pension Reform (link to C-SPAN) - 05/02/2013
29 min 53 sec.
Josh Gotbaum, Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, spoke to attendees at the Bloomberg Government event entitled "A Conversation on A Multiemployer Pension Reform," largely focused on the long term solvency challenges facing multiemployer pension plans and private sector solutions supported by labor and business interests.
Josh Gotbaum addresses the American Bankruptcy Institute Commission to Study Reform of Chapter 11
(link to ABI Commission video stream of hearing) - 03/14/2013
Josh Gotbaum Talks About “PBGC and Retirement Security” at the 58th Annual Employee Benefits Conference (link to IFEBP Mediasiteex video) - 11/13/2012
1 hour 3 min 33 sec.
Josh Gotbaum, Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, spoke to attendees at the 58th Annual Employee Benefits Conference, hosted by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. The session, entitled "PBGC and Retirement Security," largely focused on the special retirement security challenges faced in multiemployer plans, and the differences between how PBGC insures single-employer and multiemployer plans.
Gotbaum Says Reasonable, Realistic Negotiation is Key for Good Pension Outcomes in Bankruptcy (link to Bloomberg Law YouTube video) - 05/11/2012
8 min 46 sec.
Josh Gotbaum, Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, and Bill Rochelle from Bloomberg News talk with Bloomberg Law's Lee Pacchia about the concerns for pension beneficiaries in the bankruptcy case involving American Airlines.
PBGC Director Says Increased Bankruptcies Could Lead To Higher Pension Premiums (link to Bloomberg Law YouTube video) - 01/12/2012
8 min 59 sec.
Josh Gotbaum, Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, talks with Bloomberg Law's Lee Pacchia about the agency and its role in maintaining pension benefit plans in the event of a company's inability to pay. Josh also comments on his expectations for the year in bankruptcy and the broader debate surrounding the concept of private pension benefit plans.
Deputy Director for Operations Vincent K. Snowbarger testifies before a subcommittee of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (link to Flash video at C-SPAN.org) - 06/22/11
2 hours 36 min.
Deputy Director for Operations Vincent K. Snowbarger testifies at the "Lasting Implications of the General Motors Bailout" hearing before the Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight and Government Spending, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives.
Director Gotbaum on C-SPAN's Washington Journal (link to Flash video at C-SPAN.org) - 06/06/11
38:24 min.
PBGC Director Josh Gotbaum discusses proposed changes to how premiums are set for insured pension plans; he also answers questions from the public.
PBGC Director Josh Gotbaum on Fairer Premiums (link to video at Fox Business News) - 05/27/11
4:14 min.
Director Gotbaum talks about President Obama's plan to strengthen retirement security through fairer PBGC premiums.
PBGC Oversight (link to Flash video at C-SPAN.org) - 12/01/10
1:58 hr.
PBGC Director Josh Gotbaum delivers testimony at oversight hearing of Senate Health, Education and Pensions Committee.
Josh Gotbaum testifies at confirmation hearing of Senate Finance Committee (link to Flash video at C-SPAN.org) - 05/26/10
39:33 min.
Hearing to consider the nomination of Joshua Gotbaum.
Acting Director Snowbarger on C-SPAN's Washington Journal (link to Flash video at C-SPAN.org) - 5/22/09
29:37 min.
PBGC Acting Director Vince Snowbarger discusses the future of pension protection, particularly in light of potential claims from General Motors and Chrysler.
Acting Director Snowbarger Detroit Television Interview (video) - 4/19/09
6:12 min. | Right Click to Download WMV File
In this April 19th video interview on WDIV's "Flashpoint," PBGC Acting Director Vince Snowbarger answers questions about the automotive industry and pensions. Snowbarger discusses the possible outcomes of a Chrysler or GM bankruptcy, and explains the PBGC benefits process, including limits imposed by law.
Acting Director Snowbarger Answers Questions About PBGC Benefits and Automaker Pensions (audio) - 3/7/09
19:05 min. ' 17.9 MB | Right Click to Download MP3 File
In March 2009, PBGC Acting Director Vince Snowbarger answered questions about PBGC's insurance protections and auto-industry pensions on Detroit-area radio station WDFN-AM. Snowbarger was interviewed by Steven J. Case and William H. Kumm IV of Financial Independence LLC, sponsors of the radio program.