quietfan 233 Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Now here's something I think we can all, Red or Blue, agree to hate: http://www.townhall.com/opinion/columns/ro.../17/201642.html House members Tuesday, for the eighth straight Congress, raised their own pay. The latest $3,300 increase puts the House's annual salary at $168,500. Sure, it's only a drop in the bucket compared to the massive deficit, but tell that to the farmer struggling to handle $3.00/gal gasoline! (Note: This is the same link as DKW's immigration thread, just further down the column and I didn't want to hijack his topic.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTiger 12,947 Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Now here's something I think we can all, Red or Blue, agree to hate:http://www.townhall.com/opinion/columns/ro.../17/201642.html House members Tuesday, for the eighth straight Congress, raised their own pay. The latest $3,300 increase puts the House's annual salary at $168,500. Sure, it's only a drop in the bucket compared to the massive deficit, but tell that to the farmer struggling to handle $3.00/gal gasoline! (Note: This is the same link as DKW's immigration thread, just further down the column and I didn't want to hijack his topic.) 241283[/snapback] They rejected a minimum wage increase, and then promptly raised their salaries. There is a bill to link congressional pay raises to hikes in the minimum wage, which hasn't been raised since 1997. To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage and to ensure that increases in the Federal minimum wage keep pace with any pay adjustments for Members of Congress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinCrimson 61 Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 What a joke. Hey Congress. Kiss my . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottomfeeder 244 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Just put it on the credit card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCTAU 3,327 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Its not the money, it's the sentiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottomfeeder 244 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 It's a slap in the face to every American. It reminds me of the time I visited UA in 1977. Those bammers are an arrogant bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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