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Congress Raises Pension Payout Despite Budget Pushback
The House Rules Committee advances a bill to increase congressional pensions by one third while budget cuts of six billion are debated. Rep. John Dent argues lawmakers need more pay amid public sacrifice, prompting opposition that seats should be opened to less affluent candidates. Today’s quip notes wives urging men to spend on their spouses.
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