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niyad

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

Reply to mr715 (Reply #1)

Sat Nov 22, 2025, 03:46 PM

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a clear understanding of congressional pensions. Many people assume, have been told, that congress members receive full pensions even after a single term, regardless of age. And are assuming the date of mtg's resignation is a calculated move for a huge windfall.

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

They get other perks too, though mr715 Saturday #1

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

Uh yeah mr715 Saturday #4

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

What about healthcare coverage? senseandsensibility Saturday #3

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

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

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