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Why are members of congress relctant to pass laws that give them new benefits or higher pay?
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∙ 13y ago
Because the voters often believe that Congress is more than fairly compensated, and get upset when Congress pays themselves more than they need, particularly when the federal budget is already tight.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoCongress fears voter backlash, an angry reaction by constituents at the ballot box.
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