Walkin' the walk/talk

[Jamie6.5]

Tea party candidate elected in Illinois turns down Congressional insurance package:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/26/us/politics/26cncwarren.html?_r=1

He'll sleep in his office in Washington, while his family stays here in McHenry. And get this: he's turned down the usual congressional health care, pension and retirement packages.

"I don't think congressmen should get pensions or cushy health care plans," he said. His wife is not exhilarated with the latter decision; she has a pre-existing medical condition and is now forced to hunt for a plan.

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[Bajablast]

Can we clone a couple hundred of him for congress??

Just sayin............

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"LIFE IS NOT A JOURNEY TO THE GRAVE...WITH THE
INTENTION OF ARRIVING SAFELY IN A PRETTY AND WELL
PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN BROADSIDE,
THOROUGHLY USED UP, TOTALLY WORN OUT, AND LOUDLY
PROCLAIMING----WOW----WHAT A RIDE!!!"

 

[MA Duce]

Tea party candidate elected in Illinois turns down Congressional insurance package:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/26/us/politics/26cncwarren.html?_r=1

What a breath of fresh air!!! But sadly I hold out not much hope for his chances in the marble clad ninny bin on the Potomac. At least he is holding true to his ideals...maybe it will catch on