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Robert T. Schilling: “I have talked to many of my constituents about this issue and am hard pressed to recall one person that believes…”

On the recordJanuary 24, 2012
I have talked to many of my constituents about this issue and am hard pressed to recall one person that believes Congress should receive a pension.
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Robert T. Schilling
Illinois

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Schilling discusses constituents' views on Congressional pensions.

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