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| Monadnock Guide |
Posted - June 23 2014 : 08:46:07 AM
Jessie Jackson Jr. is Eligible to Receive Benefits and Pension - Truth!
Summary of the eRumor:
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This is a forwarded email that alleges that after being found guilty of illegal use of campaign funds and receiving a prison sentence of two and a half years Jessie Jackson Jr. is eligible to receive disability benefits as well as a congressional pension.
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The Truth:
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According to a August 14, 2013 article by ABC News, "Ex-congressman Jackson is eligible to receive $8,700 dollars per month in disability pay due to his bipolar condition and could receive a partial federal pension of $45,000 per year once he reaches 65."
Jackson was sentenced to two and a half years in prison plus an additional three years probation after pleading guilty to the misuse of campaign funds. ... Also Jackson's wife Sandi, a former Chicago alderman, pleaded guilty to filing false income tax returns and was sentenced to 12 months.
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The retirement age and benefits guidelines for elected Representatives according to the Congressional Research Service are:
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Members aged 60 or older may receive a full pension after 10 years of service in Congress.
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Full pension is offered to Members age 62 after five years of service. |
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| SgtMunro |
Posted - June 25 2014 : 10:18:17 AM
I agree with you MG, I don't see that happening either. Especially since 47% of the electorate knows that they can vote themselves money from the public purse 
YMH&OS,
The Sarge |
| Monadnock Guide |
Posted - June 23 2014 : 9:00:29 PM
Yes - we as a country would need to vote in "a few new folks" that would do it ... and personally I'm not holding my breath. |
| Fitzhugh Williams |
Posted - June 23 2014 : 6:47:05 PM
But somebody will have to vote those changes in. Don't know who that will be. |
| Monadnock Guide |
Posted - June 23 2014 : 1:42:43 PM
It's almost impossible to get folks interested in this stuff - as long as they can make the house, car, food & cable payments - "What Me Worry" ... happy as a clam at high tide while they're having their clock cleaned. - One thing we need for Congress is "Term Limits" ... a huge number of governors, mayors & the Prez can & do live with it - so can Congress. - Also they CANNOT exempt themselves from ANY bills they pass - including Obamacare. - A complete overhaul of their retirement system ... just for starters. |
| Fitzhugh Williams |
Posted - June 23 2014 : 09:43:32 AM
I guess this is what happens when the fox is in charge of the hen house. |
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