Are you interested in learning about congressional pay and perks? This program provides an overview of congressional pay and pay increases; retirement benefits, including pension plans; and perquisites. Topics covered include: ~ ~ Current pay for Senators and Representatives and the three basic ways members can adjust their pay ~ ~ Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), Federal Employees Retirement Act of 1986 (FERS), and Social Security ~ ~ Retirement under CSRS and FERS ~ ~ House and Senate perquisites such as parking privileges, free outpatient care at the Naval Medical Center, and the franking privilege ~ ~ An insider's look at the "small cities" on the House and Senate sides of the Capitol and in the House and Senate Office Buildings. Informed Citizen Series Audio Course on CD from TheCapitol Net, exclusive provider of Congressional Quarterly Executive Conferences. Total run time: xx minutes. Includes course materials.
