March 28, 2024
BANGOR DAILY NEWS (BANGOR, MAINE

It is difficult, in Washington County, to fathom just what is going on in our capitol.

But, I recently found, all you have to do is read the papers. When Sen. William Cohen and other eminent, capable, people deserted our ship of state I wondered if it was sinking.

A possible answer appeared on June 21 in the BDN magazine section. A question in this section asked whether Pat Shroeder, D.-Colo., is leaving the House because she says she has served long enough. Doesn’t she really mean she’s leaving before Congress cuts down on the lavish pensions and benefits members now receive?

Answer (in part): Shroeder, retiring at age 52, will be eligible for $74,915 annually.

Wonder if they get 1 percent COLAS as we poor earthlings do? Phyllis Grace Pembroke


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