CNN The Lead With Jake Tapper March 26, 2013 20:53:00
And for jimmy carter, it was close to half a million. not exactly chump change especially when you factor in how much these former presidents make from book sales, speak iin engagements and appearances. bill clinton and bush 43 pocketed speaking fees in the $10 million to $15 million range just last year alone. with all the talk in congress these days about wasteful spending, you'd think lawmakers would be falling all over each other trying to rein in presidential perks. but last year when republican congressman introduce add bill to limit costs to a $200,000 pension and another $200,000 in po...