Proposed budget via NY times

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Originally Posted by Princess Doreen

Politicians manage to hang in there until they'e eligible because they're fleecing the citizens for a far greater pension plan than anyone in the military will ever get.

I'd have to go double check, but once you've served your two years in Congress, I do believe you have the forever guarantee of the health benefits and retirement/pension in your future. Done and dusted.