[thelastvirgil]

Given that we'll never get any kind of term limit legislation out of this "grand" body, I have another suggestion: A congressman, regardless of his or her tenure should be eligible for retirement benefits if he or she actually retires. Leaving office via the ballot bax would disqualify them for any bennies whatsoever. This might, in a few cases, give incentive for early retirement to some who are only in it for themselves to begin with. There could be an additional proviso that any former member that goes to work for a lobbying firm would first have to reimburse the taxpayers for every penny in salary they were paid during their terms. I'll not hold my breath.

[steveegg]

Term limits would fly before that pipe dream.

[brazzaville]

Good morning.
"Leaving office via the ballot bax would disqualify them for any bennies whatsoever."

I don't believe that is accurate. I could be wrong about the Senate rules, but I'm pretty sure they get pensions each time they dip into the trough in a new position.

I know one former one term congressman who, I believe, gets money from each step up the public ladder that he took before the voters wised up.

Don't quote me. As I say, I could be wrong.

Michael Frazier