Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Pensions for Congressional Criminals
Ever read about an issue that strikes you as obvious and yet, here you are, reading about its existence? In a November 30, 2006 press release, the National Taxpayers Union describes its recent communique to House Speaker-Elect Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader-Elect Harry Reid to "end the slimy practice of allowing convicted lawmakers to draw taxpayer-subsidized retirement benefits." Other groups in agreement include Citizens for Responsibility, Family Research Council and the Congressional Accountability Project.
For further information, read "Nearly Two Dozen Citizen Groups Tell Pelosi and Reid: No Tax-Funded Pensions for Congressional Criminals."
What else is there to say? This one seems like a no-brainer.
Labels: Congressional Pensions
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