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1. You've decided to get the true facts on our lawmakers. But first, let's review our 9th grade Civics. What's the OFFICIAL definition of "Congresspersons"?
2. Which of the following requirements DOES NOT apply to candidates for US representative?
3. Which of the following requirements DOES NOT apply to candidates for the Senate?
4. The Congressional Reform Act (CRA) demands reduction of the very large paychecks earned by congresspersons. But just exactly how much was the "standard" salary for these politicians in 2014?
5. A part of the so-called Congressional Reform Act demands that all members of Congress start earning their (currently free?) pensions by paying Social Security taxes, like us mere mortals. As of January 2015, what rule on the matter applies to Congress?
6. I was amazed to learn that Congressional salaries are automatically adjusted (that means "increased") yearly, using a sort of "cost-of-living" formula. That seems a bit shady to me! BUT - what very surprising fact applied to these increases between 2009-2015?
7. Free mail? Congress gets FREE mailing privileges? Some versions of the Congressional Reform Act want to stop this "perk". What do our DC politicos really get?
8. "Someone told me..." congressional lawmakers have free use of a private gym. What's the real story?
9. Everyone "knows" that Congress has a "free" outrageously juicy retirement plan. But the deal may not be a taxpayer ripoff, as some would believe. I'll bet a five spot you don't know this one. What is the MINIMUM number of years Congressional service required to qualify for a pension?
10. The final "perpetual" complaint about congressfolk is that they are eligible for burial in any National Cemetery because of their political position. Do you know the true story?
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