http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1725.html#31298 As a former spouse of a federal employee, I am dependent upon his portion of my court ordered retirement for my ability to live in retirement without dependence upon my children. This bill would ensure that I would not have to wait until he is 80 to receive my part. He is currently an ALJ in Alabama, and plans to offset my Social Security benefit. This bill would make it possible for me to retire at a decent age. I am currently 59, married for 23 years and still single, although my former spouse has remarried. The divorce was his desire, and I felt penalized by my own government for the adherence to stipulations before I could qualify for retirement benefits, (do not remarry before the age of 55). This decided my future. It would be greatly appreciated if I could receive my portion upon my own retirement age. Thanks so much for letting me comment. Marjorie Stout... 31298@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 09 Mar 2008 19:32:20 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1725.html#21257 This bill is important to correct errors caused by Plan amendmants etc during mergers and divestitures. It will avoid costly litigation on all parties behalves.... 21257@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:29:22 EDT