A $174,000 salary isn't enough for members of Congress. In fact, they should probably give themselves a $100,000 raise. | iCloud.Info

Fri, 01/12/2024 - 13:53

Rep. Patrick McHenry made waves last week when he called for a pay raise for members of Congress. — Rep. Patrick McHenry made waves last week when he called for a pay raise for members of Congress.
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With a salary of $174,000 per year, members of Congress make more than 80% of American households.
But that's still not enough, given the demands of the job and the fact that already-wealthy people have an easier time with them.
Congress should consider giving itself a $100,000 raise.

Congress hasn't exactly been doing its best as of late.

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