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Facing Republican attacks, FBIs deputy director plans to retire early next year (Original Post) CatWoman Dec 2017 OP
He is still a witness for Comey. Sneederbunk Dec 2017 #1
Speaking of pensions - Franken will receive a full pension underpants Dec 2017 #2
"Retiring" or forced out? That's the question Arazi Dec 2017 #3

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2. Speaking of pensions - Franken will receive a full pension
Sat Dec 23, 2017, 03:17 PM
Dec 2017

He is 66 years old

Congressional pension is a pension made available to members of the United States Congress. Members who participated in the congressional pension system are vested after five (5) years of service. A full pension is available to members 62 years of age with 5 years of service; 50 years or older with 20 years of service; or 25 years of service at any age.

In 2016, congressional pay was $174,000 per year, which, at an 80% rate, equates to a lifelong pension benefit of $139,200. All benefits are taxpayer-funded.

Happy Holidays CatWoman!!!

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