1.   They argued that the state pension should rise in line with average earnings.

2.   Since the salary for Cabinet officials often rises, the presidential pension rises with it.

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

4.   The most attacked current proposal would hold pension growth to the rate of inflation for two years, instead of letting pensions rise with wages.

5.   He said pensions were actually rising marginally.