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Record Lawmakers Retire, Taxpayers Face $38M Pension Bill

12/5/2025

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A record number of lawmakers, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Nancy Pelosi, are not seeking reelection, costing taxpayers $38 million annually in pension benefits.
Greene's retirement allows a pension of about $8,717 per year.
Pelosi is set to receive about $107,860 annually after 40 years in Congress.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis advocates eliminating congressional pensions.
Critics say lawmakers resist changes that prioritize their benefits over taxpayer interests.

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A record number of lawmakers, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Nancy Pelosi, are not seeking reelection, costing taxpayers $38 million annually in pension benefits.
Greene's retirement allows a pension of about $8,717 per year.
Pelosi is set to receive about $107,860 annually after 40 years in Congress.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis advocates eliminating congressional pensions.
Critics say lawmakers resist changes that prioritize their benefits over taxpayer interests.