Rahm Emanuel Proposes Mandatory Retirement at 75 — Would It Actually Save Money?

Chicago’s former Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proposed an age limit of 75 for federal leaders across all three branches of government, including the Supreme Court and all federal courts.“You’re 75 years old? Done,” Emanuel said at an event in Washington, D.C., per CBS News. He added that we must stop resembling a “poor imitation” of the Politburo.Beyond the political implications of forcing a turnover in leadership, would requiring federal officials to step down at 75 years old reduce taxpayer costs? Not really. ...