House Republicans want to give themselves $8,000+ pay rises, while furiously opposing other government spending

• House Republicans want to give themselves pay rises of at least $8,000, Roll Call reported. 
• The push came after they negotiated cuts to three federal programs for low-income people.
• People have blasted the proposal, with one critic saying Democrats must "raise hell over this." 

House Republicans are seeking to give themselves pay rises of at least $8,000, despite strong opposition to most government spending, Roll Call reported on Thursday.