At over three times the median U.S. household income, this Democratic congressman thinks he and his fellow representatives deserve a raise.
Rep. Jim Moran (D., Va.) told CQ Roll Call members of Congress are “underpaid” and he plans to introduce an amendment to correct the injustice.“I understand that it’s widely felt that they underperform, but the fact is that this is the board of directors for the largest economic entity in the world,” he said.
While that claim is not technically true (the European Union is the largest economic entity in the world), let’s assume for a moment that being on the U.S. “board of directors” should warrant a raise for Congress.
Congressional salaries have been frozen since 2010, but regular members still pull in $174,000 per year – more than triple the 2013 median U.S. household income of $52,000. Leadership positions are compensated higher.
Additionally, the “board of directors” has not exactly been delivering for their “shareholders.” Unemployment remains a staggering 6.7 percent, and the labor participation rate hovers at historical lows.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
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Yes…. that’s why they need to leave and get real jobs and leave the American people alone. They are worthless in the job they think they do
Hell NO, They Are Overpaid, for the Amount of Work They Do.
Are you kidding when the economy is in the shape it is?? Oh my Gosh I feel it is high time may of them took a PAY CUT!! What happened to the idea from President Kennedy don’t ask what the country can do for YOU, but WHAT YOU CAN DO for YOUR country SENators and Representatives!!! Yes, and how about the VETS!!! They need their benefits back!!!
He must have a million dollar motor boat we are making payments on
No
Serving in the house or senate was not intended to be a job opportunity. It was supposed to be a service to the country.
they make 3times the average pay as us the are over payed now if he don’t like it get a real job
If anything, they are OVERPAID!!
give the middle class the same gravy train and watch the nation boom!!! if they were paid by production they would not make to much,they are overpaid now!!!!
I wish I could get $174,000 a year plus have my health insurance paid for by the tax payer.If they did not think they had to live so high on the hog,and besides the fact all the money they get from elsewhere.They need to just get off of their belly aching and do their job. they should have to live like the rest of us .they chose to run for office.no they do not need more money ,it would be coming from us the taxpayer ,an we are already taxed to the hilt.