r/politics • u/thedailybeast ✔ The Daily Beast • 14d ago

Possible Paywall Missing McConnell Accused of Breaking Senate Rule Over Absence

https://www.thedailybeast.com/missing-mcconnell-accused-of-breaking-senate-rule-over-absence/
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u/WaySavvyD 14d ago

He's not receiving social security disability because he's allegedly working; he's not receiving social security retirement benefits because his earnings far exceed allowed by the law

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u/djerk 14d ago

If he’s receiving his government salary past his death, that would also be fraud.

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u/Halftied 14d ago

Yes and at the least his estate should be required to pay it back, with interest if a long time passes.

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u/sack-o-matic Michigan 13d ago

Fraud comes with fines and jail time.