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Scalded Nun

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41. Agreed. But also remember, when they 'reformed' retirement pay for civil servants they also carved out the largest

Reply to niyad (Reply #24)

Fri Aug 29, 2025, 07:11 PM

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per year salary percentage for representatives and senators.

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And there she goes, off into the sunset... Scalded Nun Aug 2025 #16

Well, she is vested. But she will only be receiving a retirement niyad Aug 2025 #24

Agreed. But also remember, when they 'reformed' retirement pay for civil servants they also carved out the largest Scalded Nun Aug 2025 #41

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