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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They are overpaid
they dont desreve to be in office
Hey members of Congress try living on social security or minimum wage. While the cost of food , utilities ,gasoline, rents, etc, continue to rise. NO you DO NOT deserve more money.
nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
NO
No Way, allcurrent members of congress should be FIRED and NOW
you all need a pay cut not more money if any thing you all are over payed
Cut their pay 33% . they don’t work that much. Pay them by the HOUR
No Raise. No Retirement. No Special Health Care. No more than two (2) terms. PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looks like his $150 tie is too tight and is not allowing blood to flow to that really tiny brain of his!!!!!!!!!!!