Dominican congressmen, or at least the majority of those that are part of the 1994-1998 congress, are known for their turtle pace when studying and passing bills that would benefit the nation. But when it comes to passing bills to monetarily favor themselves, their industriousness is impressive. With only 22 of 120 deputies remaining, the local press pointed out how the deputies are now concentrating on what is being called "a festival of pensions," whereby they are passing pensions that would provide them with life benefits of RD$50,000 a month. Minimum salary in the Dominican Republic is RD$2,800.
