The Nation : Retirement Bill Advances

A bill that would prohibit private employers from forcing workers to retire at age 70 was approved by the House Education and Labor Committee and sent to the House. The bill, which has drawn opposition from business groups, would allow private-sector employees to continue working past age 70 if they can demonstrate continued competence. Current federal law allows most federal employees to continue working past age 70, but it allows private companies to force workers to retire at that age.