Chris’ list: Bush’s pension benefits top $1 million

The nonpartisan Congressional Research Service says the government spent almost $3.7 million in pension benefits on the four former presidents last year.

A new report shows being President is an lucrative job – even after you leave office.

The nonpartisan Congressional Research Service says the government spent almost $3.7 million in pension benefits on the four former presidents last year.

Here are the four highest totals:

• 4. Jimmy Carter: $500,000
• 3. George H.W. Bush: almost $850,000
• 2. Bill Clinton: just under $1 million
• 1. George W. Bush: more than $1.3 million