21.   Other measures on the schedule would enforce a ban on distributing campaign checks on the floor of the House and deny congressional pensions to felons.

22.   Rep. Gary Franks, a loser last night, barely qualifies to receive a congressional pension -- and one that pales in comparison to those of longstanding members.

23.   Sen. Richard Bryan talks up his proposal to cut congressional pensions.

24.   Since then, he has become the leader of a lonely crusade against the congressional pension.

25.   The congressional pensions rise with the cost of living, as based on the Consumer Price Index.

26.   Though it is clearly a subject most members would like to avoid, Congress may soon be forced to grapple with the sensitive issue of congressional pensions.

27.   Tops on the list is the congressional pension.

28.   U.S. Rep. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., joins Senate press conference on introduction of congressional pension reform legislation.

29.   Unlike most private pensions, which are not indexed to inflation, congressional pensions include cost of living increases.

30.   -- End the congressional pension plan.