Breaking the social contract

As pension promises fade, so do visions of the golden years
Larry Millette is among hundreds of thousands of workers whose dreams of long, comfortable retirements are getting upended as US corporations shed both the costs and responsibilities of traditional pensions. (9/17/06)

Audio: Larry Millette
Listen to the 59 year old discuss his retirement plans now that his pension plan was changed.

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