2007-09-17 11:51:04 · 3 answers · asked by eric m 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Yes. They also can draw a pension if they serve long enough. There is a good discussion of the social security and pension question here: http://www.snopes.com/politics/taxes/pensions.asp
2007-09-17 11:55:22 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually not, though it really depends on the positions they hold and for how long. Most state employees (including elected officials) do not pay into social security, but pay into a state public employee pension plan and receive benefits from it. Congressional members with 5 years of service are eligible for the congressional pension plan.
2007-09-17 18:57:07 · answer #2 · answered by James 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No,they get a whole different pension plan. If they've ever served in Congress or as President, they get a pension, even if it was only one term.
2007-09-17 18:55:11 · answer #3 · answered by mommanuke 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋