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Congress pay raise evokes outrage

Fri, 2nd January, 2009 - Posted by Joshuah

Source: MyRecordJournal.com

Members of Congress are due to get their annual raises this month, but many of their constituents believe they should forgo the bump in pay in light of tough economic times.

“How can they even think about it?” asked Kathy Krystock, of Meriden.

Because of the Ethics Reform Act of 1989, the 2.8 percent, or $4,700, raise scheduled for 2009 is automatic unless Congress opts to pass legislation that prohibits or revises the adjustment. Individual members of Congress can also turn down their raises.

This year’s scheduled raise would give the average U.S. senator or representative a salary of $174,000.

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