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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCongress Has Its Pension & Paid Health Care For Life. So Why Should They Care.
They can vote themselves any raises and any benefits they want. And voters cannot do a damned thing about it.
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Congress Has Its Pension & Paid Health Care For Life. So Why Should They Care. (Original Post)
TheMastersNemesis
Mar 2017
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Although I bet a strategic EO by the next Progressive President might do it?
forgotmylogin
Mar 2017
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forgotmylogin
(7,527 posts)1. That would be a cool thing to take care of.
Congresspeople are financially secure, but they should be compelled to use the same insurance they provide citizens.
TheMastersNemesis
(10,602 posts)2. They Have The Power To Vote For Themselves. We Cannot Stop Them.
forgotmylogin
(7,527 posts)3. Although I bet a strategic EO by the next Progressive President might do it?
MichMan
(11,910 posts)4. I dont think so
Pretty certain a president can't issue a EO regarding Congress benefits or rules