The Elephant Pile in the Living Room

My purpose: to have people see the piles of crap that we step over and around as we struggle in our daily lives. Like the lighthouse, I am shining a light on issues of today through commentary, posting of articles and information, and in general offering a closer look at details the press "forgets" to tell us. Call me a different voice in the darkness. After all, change happens when the felt pain of NOT CHANGING becomes greater than the perceived pain of CHANGING.

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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

CONGRESS GETS A PAY RAISE. DO THEY DESERVE IT?

CONGRESS GETS A PAY RAISE. DO THEY DESERVE IT?
Under existing law, as part of a deal to give up outside income from speeches and other sources, Congress receives an automatic pay raise unless it votes otherwise. In January, Congress will receive a raise of $4,700, this will increase the average Member's pay to about $174,000, or a 2.8 percent increase.

Does Congress deserve a raise this year? A bill was introduced to reject the pay increase, but it died in committee. Tell Congress what you think.