MD> Hmmm, this is a sore bone with me.  I see politicians griping about
MD> how they should be given a pension after serving "a public service",
MD> but when I look at my military pension and retiree benifits, I see
MD> them getting smaller ever damn DAY!
Pat Schroeder is retiring after this term. During the time she was in 
Congress (I think about twelve years), she put $140,000 into her 
retirement fund. She's going to have $2.3 million available when she 
leaves.
Nice nest egg.
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