Thursday, April 20, 2006

Lawmakers never have to worry about losing benefits

Maybe they should have to start worrying about it!

Maybe we should refuse to pay for it.

Why the hell should we pay for Top-of-the-Line
Healthcare for our employees when we cannot afford our own.

We, the people, ned to grow a damned spine.

New York Daily News - Breaking News:

"WASHINGTON (AP) -- Members of Congress occasionally lose elections, but they never lose retirement and health benefits that most Americans can only envy.

A lawmaker who retires at 60 after just 12 years in office can count on receiving an immediate pension of $25,000 a year and lifetime benefits that could total more than $800,000.
That doesn't include 401(k) benefits. And any member who lasts five years in office also can get taxpayer-subsidized health care until he or she reaches Medicare age."

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