Huge Gap Between Capitol Hill Millionaires and Tax Payers | Socyberty

Huge Gap Between Capitol Hill Millionaires and Tax Payers | Socyberty

Congress truly does not "get it." They cannot relate to people who are unemployed and in need. Once in Congress, members benefits from many advantages unavailable to private citizens. Members start out with salaries of $174,000 and receive automatic cost of living raises. Members get extra pay for senior posts, plus generous pension and medical benefits. There is also questions about members of Congress using their access to confidential information to enrich themselves. Members stock market portfolio consistently outperform the market by six to 12 percent every year.