A Matter of Fact
Each day, Members of Congress receive dozens of forwarded letters and e-mails containing myths and misinformation. It has been observed by many that one of the problems in the Internet age is not what people don’t know; it’s what they know that isn’t true.
A Matter of Fact seeks to debunk the most common myths about Congress in a manner that’s entertaining, informative, and accurate.
Rep. Ed Perlmutter debunks the rumor that Members of Congress can retire after just one year and get full benefits.
This page was last updated March 7, 2011
