Axne Introduces Bill Cutting Off Pensions for Corrupt Members of Congress
U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne and a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a bill that prevents members of Congress from receiving pensions if convicted of certain crimes.
Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) won re-election to a 3rd term with 216 votes out of 408 cast on the first ballot with 25 Republicans voting against.