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What are the perks of serving in congress?

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You get free healthcare for life if you served your full term.
User Raykin
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There's alot.. But here's 10.

1. A base annual salary of $174,000

2. Free airport parking

3. A free, on-site gym for House members

4. Weakened insider trading restrictions

5. Up to 239 days off

6. Congress receives health-care subsidies under Obamacare

7. A better retirement plan

8. Members of Congress fly free

9. Death benefits

10. A $1.2 million to $3.3 million allowance

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