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The Motley Fool lists perks, including free airport parking, a free, onsite gym for House members, up to 239 days a year off, free flights to their home state, weakened insider trading restrictions, health care subsidies under Obamacare, a better retirement plan, free haircuts, and an allowance for travel, office and staff expenses equaling $1.2 million for a House member and a $3.3 million allowance for Senators.
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Does a member of congress have free office space in Washington?
Yes, they do have free office space in Washington. Not having to pay for their office is just one of many perks that members of Congress get to enjoy.?æ
How have congress-men's powers and perks been reduced?
Reforms in the 1960s and 1970s democratized Congress. The reforms spread powers around, reduced the dominance of senior members, and reduced the proliferation of subcommittees. The growth of informal caucuses tended to decentralize power in Congress.
How many minorities are in congress?
Congress has a total of 433 members. There is currently, a total of 78 members of Congress that are minorities.
How many members of congress owned slaves?
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What did most congress members do for a living?
Most members of congress are lawyers.
Who has control of congress?
members of congress
Who are members of the congress?
The members of Congress are Representatives (in the House of Representatives) and Senators (in the Senate).
What jobs are held by members of congress?
They're members of Congress.. that's their job.
Why do members of Congress pass pork and earmarks?
because they help members of Congress get reelected
What types of elections are regulated by the constitution?
the election of members of congress
What is the congressional privilege?
Certain benefits that go to members of congress. For example "franking" allows them to send mail to their constituents free of charge. They also can not be arrested on petty charges. They benefit from several other perks but you would have to look them up
Who must first introduce a bill for it to be considered by congress?
A bill must be introduced in the congress by the members of the congress.
