CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2011. With corruption scandals involving lawmakers continuing to unfold, United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today joined with U.S. Rep. Robert Dold (R-Winnetka) to announce the introduction of bicameral, bipartisan legislation aimed at eliminating the Congressional pensions of Members of Congress convicted of committing a felony crime while serving as elected officials. The bill would expand upon the existing, outdated law that allows former Members of Congress to keep their pensions if they…
