In the federal system what Perry is doing is considered "double dipping". It is not allowed.
Those poor babies. How about we give them a defined contribution 401K-type plan?
How about we give every civilian in government a 401 K -type plan just like they do in, well, just about everywhere in the private sector?
So, let's say Perri Caliente comes in and demands a 50% Congressional pay cut, so they do it (ha, ha, ha, ha), and it's not effective for another two years after the next election.
We have something called progress.