John Kerry

Mass

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5. Now, a really Republican paper

Sat Dec 22, 2012, 09:59 AM

Dec 2012

http://www.enterprisenews.com/topstories/x1671797983/Kerry-to-get-expensive-gift

Kerry to get expensive gift
Senator already has accumulated sizeable pension

If he becomes the next secretary of state, Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., will leave Capitol Hill with a hefty going-away present courtesy of taxpayers.
Kerry, a Democrat first elected to the U.S. Senate 28 years ago, is already eligible for an annual pension of nearly $80,000, according to data compiled by the National Taxpayers Union, an advocacy group.
And that’s only if he leaves government service right now. If he takes over as head of the State Department, his pension will grow accordingly.
Republican Sen. Scott Brown, who lost his bid in November for a full, six-year term in office, isn’t eligible for a federal pension, yet. Members of Congress must be in office at least five years before they qualify for a pension.

Read more: http://www.enterprisenews.com/topstories/x1671797983/Kerry-to-get-expensive-gift#ixzz2FmyvogMY

Frankly, I thought a US Senator with 28 years of seniority would get more, not that Kerry needs that, but for somebody who does not have a personal wealth, you can understand why some cash out after a while.

What I like is that we are invited to cry on Scott Brown's fate. Poor baby, he does not get a pension. I guess the idea is that it is unfair.

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Dec 22 media coverage of SoS appointment [View all] MBS Dec 2012 OP

And here's today's WaPo coverage MBS Dec 2012 #1

MBS, this is not the Globe coverage. This is an AP release. Mass Dec 2012 #2

Globe coverage Mass Dec 2012 #3

Here is the Springfield Republican coverage Mass Dec 2012 #4

Now, a really Republican paper Mass Dec 2012 #5

What an odd perspective karynnj Dec 2012 #7

i agree, and odd perspective. n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #14

Doesn't every job offer perks? wisteria Dec 2012 #12

it's more than most people have, but it is low compared to what people with this level of Mass Dec 2012 #15

I liked the concluding sentence the best: MBS Dec 2012 #6

Yes, it was my favorite too. n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #11

Thanks for posting this. It is wonderful they are pleased with the Senator. wisteria Dec 2012 #10

I think all papers I read from MA newspapers see it positively. Mass Dec 2012 #13

Good to read, especially from the BH. n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #16

You have it right when you say the media does not cover JK fairly. wisteria Dec 2012 #8

HRC commends nomination of John Kerry for Secretary of State (Human Rights Campaign) Mass Dec 2012 #9

+1 n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #17

terrific. n/t MBS Dec 2012 #21

NPR/All Things Considered ginnyinWI Dec 2012 #18

Not sure it is the same show, but one of the shows on NPR Mass Dec 2012 #19

+1 n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #22

"support within the administration was moving toward Kerry even before Rice pulled out." wisteria Dec 2012 #20