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Politics : A Real American President: Donald Trump -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Honey_Bee who wrote (54428)	12/7/2017 4:58:59 PM
From: SirWalterRalegh	4 Recommendations Recommended By Bonefish DinoNavarre Honey_Bee Investor Clouseau Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 457800

I'm not either - and even if he does, why should he be allowed to choose any moment in time that he wishes? He wants to cause a ruckus when Roy Moore enters the Senate chambers next week.

To: Honey_Bee who wrote (54428)	12/7/2017 7:13:30 PM
From: Sr K	1 Recommendation Recommended By Honey_Bee Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 457800

You might find an answer in the Senate Rules, on how retirement income is calculated. He's going to retire "next year", which means after Congress is in session. Usually, resigners leave early, in December, so their successor appointed to fill the vacancy, has higher seniority on Committees, etc. Elected in 2008, 2018 would be his 10th year. From CRS (Congressional Research Service), The amount of the pension depends on years of service and the average of the highest three years of salary. By law, the starting amount of a Member’s retirement annuity may not exceed 80% of his or her final salary.