Today's poll: Should legislators convicted of a felony committed while in office lose their right to retirement benefits?
07.11.2011 | HOLYOKE - Tyrone Bowie Jr., a Vista Volunteer at Holyoke Rows, teaches his son Nathan kayaking skills on the Connecticut River.The Forecast
It's a good day to hang out at an ice rink.
The forecast from the National Weather Service predicts a high of 92 today.
Thunderstorms may roll through the region after 1 p.m. this afternoon.
Tomorrow, temperatures are expected to fall back to the low 80s and hang out there through Friday.
Today's Poll
Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown is co-sponsoring a bill that would strip members of Congress of their retirement benefits if they are convicted of a felony.
MassLive.com's S.P. Sullivan writes:
Called the "Congressional Integrity and Pension Forfeiture Act," the bill is in its early stages, having been introduced in late June and recently referred to committee. According to the text of the bill, "taxpayers should not pay for the congressional retirement benefits of present or former Members of Congress who have been convicted of a felony committed while serving as an elected government official."
What do you think -- should legislators convicted of a felony committed while in office lose their right to retirement benefits? Vote in our poll, and check back tomorrow for the results.
Wednesday's results: Yesterday, we asked "Will Congress reach a deal on raising the debt limit?"
62.5% said "No"; 37.5% said "Yes."
Monday's Top 5:
The top 5 headlines on MassLive.com on July 11 were:
1) 16-year-old Tyrel Wheeler, shot 3 times last week and found in Forest Park neighborhood intersection
2) Motorcycle riders flee after striking state trooper, cruiser in Longmeadow
3) Western Massachusetts Puerto Rican Parade and Family Festival 7/10/11 [photo gallery]
4) Hoop City Jazz and Armory big band celebration 7/9/11 [photo gallery]
Quote of the Day
"I don't feel locking a child in a room is the way to handle discipline issues. If a child is that out of control, call the police."
~Palmer School Committee Chairwoman Maureen R. Gallagher, on the use of the "pink room" at Old Mill Pond Elementary School for disciplinary purposes. Read Lori Stabile's story here.