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mr715

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4. Uh yeah

Reply to niyad (Reply #2)

Sat Nov 22, 2025, 03:49 PM

Nov 22

I agree.

Her pension was not a major part of her calculation.

Being a member of Congress or a former member of Congress still remains highly lucrative.

Why the sighhhh?

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Congressional pensions. Not exactly what many think. [View all] niyad Nov 22 OP

They get other perks too, though mr715 Nov 22 #1

Sighhhh. This OP is in response to so many people upset because they do not have niyad Nov 22 #2

Uh yeah mr715 Nov 22 #4

Because of the number of times I have had to post about this in the last two days. niyad Nov 22 #5

What about healthcare coverage? senseandsensibility Nov 22 #3

I only covered the pensions. The health care coverage information is at the link. niyad Nov 22 #6

They can keep it but have to continuing paying monthly premiums wishstar Nov 22 #7

Good to know, but when my spouse and I retired senseandsensibility Nov 22 #8

actually, they can only keep it if they retire and ...... bottomofthehill Friday #9