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In reply to the discussion: Congressman: We’re underpaid! [View all]think
(11,641 posts)38. So why not pay them more and MAKE it ILLEGAL to take corporate money?
We'll pay pro athletes, actors, and others millions of dollars each year to entertain us but we pay the people who oversee a 4 trillion dollar annual budget for our country only a 6 figure salary?
It's a disconnect that is surreal in my mind. No wonder the govt sucks and corporations are taking us to the cleaners.
Sure they should do the right thing out of loyalty and patriotism but it is very evident that they don't.....
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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