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In reply to the discussion: Congressman: We’re underpaid! [View all]riqster
(13,986 posts)29. Waaaaah.
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I think it is time for moran and others like him to find another line of work.
lostincalifornia
Apr 2014
#1
I would agree to doubling their salaries if their campaigns were publically funded...
onehandle
Apr 2014
#3
That must be why they have to take all the cash from the likes of the Koch's
liberal N proud
Apr 2014
#6
Meanwhile all federal employees in DC are prohibited from having a higher salary than congressmen
Major Nikon
Apr 2014
#8
Maybe the federal government should build some public housing for members of Congres and their
JDPriestly
Apr 2014
#11
I haven't read about any of them living in homeless shelters, going to food pantries or seeking
TexasTowelie
Apr 2014
#12
too bad he's required to stay in that terrible underpaid job for his entire life
Enrique
Apr 2014
#37
Look up the tax rates for 170K then deduct plane flights, food, two kids etc. and 24K is a lot.
Lochloosa
Apr 2014
#51
with all due respect, Fuck you - James Moran. I hope you are voted OUT.
Tuesday Afternoon
Apr 2014
#66