miketx
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- Dec 25, 2015
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Fake news.House Republicans are seeking to give themselves pay rises of at least $8,000, despite strong opposition to most government spending, Roll Call reported on Thursday.
Spending plans approved by the Republican-controlled House Appropriations Committee last month include lawmakers getting a 4.6% pay increase in 2024, Roll Call reported, citing the Congressional Research Service.
The draft legislation would need to pass the regular legislative process before coming into force.
If enacted, it would be the first time in nearly 15 years that members of Congress — whose average salaries are capped at around $174,000 — would receive a cost-of-living pay increase.
The party of small gov't wants a pay raise, while wanting to deny it to the folks who make peanuts.