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Senate Passes Bill Canceling Pensions For Congressmen Convicted Of Ethics Violations...

Senate Passes Bill Canceling Pensions For Congressmen Convicted Of Ethics Violations...

The Senate on Friday approved a measure stripping taxpayer-funded pensions from members of Congress who are convicted of serious ethics offenses, such as bribery and conspiracy.

The vote was 87-0.

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