The only "easy" answer is whats been done? Mr. Gara, what planet are you from? Humbly, I must ask. I have lived here since the fall of 1964, I went through growing, the pipeline, the fall in the '80s, gains and losses, the stupid government plans, farming, ports and we could go on, that were only a way for people, politicians to line their pockets, along with special interests, not for the people, that would be "us" I apologize and do not wish to offend you, or any other "Career Politicians" yet that is what you folks are. The system that was established, folks in your position were a volunteer, quit their income jobs and did not stay over a few years and then someone else replaced them, it is not, a CAREER. You, along with many others, in my, again, humble opinion have been there too long. You folks, between perks, per-diums and associated, give up nothing, sorry, can't and won't put up with your rhetoric. Go Retire, Please. Of the People, for the People, by the People, US.