Members of congress are costing taxing payers millions each year in pensions to one term members and for health care that is provided for their spouses and their children. Shouldn't this parallel the private sector in terms of how many years one must work to receive a pension? Shouldn't they pay for their spouse's & childrens health care just like we do?
Why is this important?
Taxpayers are paying millions in pensions & family insurance to one time congress members. We need to change it to match the public sector's benefits. Members of congress should pay health insurance for their spouse & children. Members of congress should receive no pensions until they have served for twenty years. If they serve for ten years they could receive a pro rated pension unless they are convicted of a felony or forced to resign due to scandal.
