Is Senator Corker aware of the Oak Ridge pension issue?
Or does he care? CORRE representatives met with Senator Corker in June to explain the need for adjustments to pensions and how they are justified and affordable. Unfortunately, CORRE officers have been in a position of playing catch-up with Senator Corker, as the companies had already gotten to him first. Today, Senator Corker's office sent out his latest newsletter with no mention of the pension issue, and there is no mention of it on his website.
I wrote the following email to Senator Corker today:
"Your recent newsletter received today and your website makes no mention of the issue on Oak Ridge pensions. Why not?
It would appear to us that the matter is not on your agenda. Perhaps you have bought into the administration policy which is not to honor past commitments to people. It would appear to us that the administration is only seriously interested in honoring commitments to business and moneyed interests. We would recommend you not buy into that policy.
We elected you to represent the people of Tennessee, not the companies that run the DOE plants. The companies don't vote and are not citizens.
Be assured that the 12,000 retirees and their families are watching what you do."
Write to him yourself, if you are concerned. Click here to send him email.
September 20th, 2007 at 6:46 pm
Several who wrote to Senator Corker are receiving this same form letter from his office:
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Dear ________:
Thank you for taking the time to contact my office about DOE Contractor Pensions. Your input is important to me, and I appreciate the time you took to share your thoughts.
I want to assure you that I will always keep your thoughts in mind as I propose, review and vote on pending legislation, and I appreciate you letting me know about the issues most important to you.
Thank you again for your letter. I hope you will continue to share your thoughts with me over the next six years.
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Sincerely,
Bob Corker
United States Senator
end of letter————–
Apparently this is not yet a hot button issue with Senator Corker. If it were, he might say he is concerned and something about any intent to address the issue.
September 24th, 2007 at 10:21 am
Comment on Corker’s form letter. I have received two of them; perhaps it is the new E-mail protocol. We simply exchange the same letters over and over. I am reminded of what Billy S. said: “A reply, sent by a legislator, full of love and motherhood, signifying nothing.
Since Corker can reply so efficiently let’s flood him with letters.
Corker is NOT a Corker.
Al Brooks