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Representative Bolger led by example:
- Bolger started 2011 with 10% pay cut to legislators.
- Passed the elimination of healthcare benefits for future retired legislators and the majority of current members, including himself.
- Bolger has never received a pension from the taxpayers, only a 401k.
- Cut his office budget as Speaker by 23%.
- Changed healthcare contributions for House employees, capping the amount paid by taxpayers.
Representative Bolger has stood up for taxpayers, and offered real solutions:
- Passed Bridge Card (welfare) reform by banning the use of bridge cards by felons, at casino ATMs or for tobacco, alcohol and lottery ticket purchases.
- Opposed the spending of state money to set up health exchanges, as required by Obamacare.
- Eliminated more than 200 unnecessary and obsolete regulations.
- Protected seniors over age 67 from paying a pension tax.
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