No surprise here. Loyalty among thieves.
Even Cindy McLame got a gratuity after the death of McStain.
Look up Congressman Davy Crockett’s speech on government’s “charity,” entitled “Not Yours to Give.” And at that time, our government was not multi-trillions of dollars in debt.
Unstated is the fact that Cummings also covered under the Federal Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program, which allowed him to buy $500,000 in coverage for less than $200 a month. Plus, Mrs Cummings was apparently quite adept at collecting paychecks from various non-profits her husband established or was associated with. So, the $176,000 death gratuity is little more than icing on the benefits cake, and she will be a Congressional critter in her own right very soon.
“Honest graft,” as Boss Tweed might say.
This should be stopped. All of these congresslosers are rich. If you die before you collect on social security, your spouse gets nothing of substance. We are the serfs...they are our betters. Pathetic.