Bill Proposed to Deny Pensions to Convicted Former Congress Members

A new bill aims to strengthen congressional self-policing by prohibiting former members of Congress from receiving pensions if they are convicted of serious crimes, including rape and sexual assault.

26 Apr, 09:00 — 26 Apr, 09:00

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They left Congress in disgrace. Taxpayers could still pay their pensions.

To toughen how Congress polices itself, a bill would prohibit members from receiving pensions if they are convicted of crimes including rape and sexual assault.

By Anna Liss-Roy

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Bill Proposed to Deny Pensions to Convicted Former Congress Members

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They left Congress in disgrace. Taxpayers could still pay their pensions.

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