The U.S. is bankrupt, but...

The dreaded "D" word is being used in connection with our economy.

BUT DESPITE THAT,

At Least 20 Members of Congress Made the Trip to Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen Last Month

CBSNews: "Our investigation found that the congressional delegation was so large, it needed three military jets: two 737's and a Gulfstream Five -- up to 64 passengers -- traveling in luxurious comfort. Add senators and staff, most of whom flew commercial, and we counted at least 101 Congress-related attendees."

Until required filings are made in the coming weeks, we can only figure bits and pieces of the cost to you.

• Three military jets at $9,900 per hour - $168,000 just in flight time.
• Dozens flew commercial at up to $2,000 each.
• 321 hotel nights booked - the bulk at Copenhagen's five-star Marriott.
• Meals add tens of thousands more.

CBS investigated Congressional pensions.

In all, we found more than two dozen former members of Congress still eligible for federal pensions, despite being convicted of serious crimes.