What's my pension?

If I do something inappropriate, lie about it, resign under public pressure, why don't I get a pension? Hell, why don't I get a pension for doing my job well? I'm thinking there needs to be some Congressional benefits reform? Read the original here.

Weiner’s Pension, Benefits Could Top $1 Million : Roll Call News

While Rep. Anthony Weiner[1] may no longer have the benefit of Congress’ generous health care plan once he resigns, he will still be able to collect his pension and other benefits that could total more than $1 million during his lifetime.

According to an analysis of his available benefits by the National Taxpayers Union, the New York Democrat’s pension and a savings plan lawmakers have access to similar to a 401(k) could be worth $1.12 million to $1.28 million.

At 46, Weiner will not be eligible for his pension for another decade, at which point he could begin drawing a reduced rate of $32,357 a year, according to NTU. If he waits until age 62 to begin drawing his pension, he will receive his full benefits, or $46,224, according to NTU’s calculations.

Additionally, if Weiner aggressively invested in the Thrift Savings Plan, his balance would be roughly $216,000, the organization said.

Weiner announced Thursday that he would resign from the House[2] in the wake of a sexting scandal that had engulfed the liberal firebrand for weeks and distracted his party.

As of Thursday evening, however, Weiner had yet to actually resign and would technically remain a Member of Congress until next week at the earliest.

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^ Anthony Weiner (www.rollcall.com)
^ he would resign from the House (www.rollcall.com)