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- $173,000 tax free
- Paid retirement
- Heath Care
- No Social Security Fees
- Eligible for pension after the age of 50
- Ability to raise pay for
- Free postage
- Free flights in and out of home state
- Free parking
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y ago* Members are free to turn down pay increase and some choose to do so
* In a complex system of calculations, administered by the Office of Personnel Management, congressional pay rates also affect the salaries for federal judges and other senior government executives.
* During the Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin considered proposing that elected government officials not be paid for their service. Other Founding Fathers, however, decided otherwise
* From 1789 to 1855, members of Congress received only a per diem (daily payment) of $6.00 while in session, except for a period from December 1815 to March 1817, when they received $1,500 a year. Members began receiving an annual salary in 1855, when they were paid $3,000 per year.
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∙ 13y agothey get paid way too much money and can screw the people over that they are suppose to represent. They give themselves raises while everyday working people either lose their jobs or have to take a pay cut. They get perks that all the tax payers pay for like cars, lunches, tickets, great retirement and that is just to name a few. They cut programs and steal from tax payers.
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∙ 13y agoSome benefits of being a congressman are:
free parking
free postage
and paid flights for visiting home state
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∙ 13y agofranking privilage ex post facto
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∙ 13y agohe can not go to jale
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An appropriation that benefits the constituents of a member of congress and thus enhances their popularity with the voters?
A pork barrel
What are the Costs and benefits of being in congress?
* One benefit is being paid 105,000 dollars.
Is being present for a vote a responsibility when a member of congress?
Yes.
What are the benefits of being a Hilton Honors member?
The benefits of being a Hilton Honors member are the reservations, top suites, and all kinds of special treatment but the catch is that membership will cost you.
A member of Congress helping people in their district with such things as obtaining government benefits is called?
constituent service or casework
Is the VP a member of congress?
No, not a voting member. However if when a law is being passed and there is a tie he is the tie breaking vote.
What are some of the benefits of being an Avis Preferred member?
The benefits of being an Avis Preferred member is there is less paperwork, being available to cars at their 3,000 locations, and also a complimentary transport bus will help you commute between Avis and your location.
Can members of congress hold other government jobs while in congress?
I believer no because being a member of congress seems like a full time job
What is the name of a goverernment project or grant that primarily benefits the home district or state of a particular member of congress?
Pork-barrel Projects
Is FYRMacedonia part of the European Union?
The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is not a member of the European Union. It may want to join to avail of the benefits of being a member like trade and funding for development.
Why can only a member of congress introduce a law?
Because he's the member of the congress
What are the benefits of being an American Express member?
American Express member can enjoy several benefits. One of the benefits are rewards points that can be used for travel. American Express cards are available in Green, Platinum and Gold, each one containing different benefits with each card.
