Sunday, November 20, 2005

Pay Raise for Congress

On Friday, masked by attention to the politically charged vote on Iraq, Congress gave itself a pay raise.

The Senate had earlier this year rejected the automatic cost of living raise -- but that fell apart as the two chambers worked on differences.

The Friday vote adds $3,100 a year to a Congressman's annual salary.

That'll bring their pay to $165,200 a year.

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