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In reply to the discussion: The House and Senate should be paid by the hourly wage. Minimum wage. [View all]I think Congressmen should wear uniforms like NASCAR drivers so we could identify their corporate sponsors."
I am starting to think they are all the same.
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The House and Senate should be paid by the hourly wage. Minimum wage. [View all]
Panasonic
Nov 2012
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No. Pay them hourly fed min wage. 1wk of paid vacay and dock them when they're out
winterpark
Nov 2012
#53
The lobbyists decide what to pay them and/or family members. We have no say over that.
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#8
Per the Constitution no such change in compensation could take effect until 2015
onenote
Nov 2012
#10
there is actually an unintended negative side effect when elected officials are paid a low salary
Douglas Carpenter
Nov 2012
#19
teachers do it... not for the perks, but because they are public servants.
Voice for Peace
Nov 2012
#24
I still think it would be a mistake to limit political office holders only to those with independent
Douglas Carpenter
Nov 2012
#30
certainly it shouldn't be allowed. millionaires must donate the bulk of their wealth,
Voice for Peace
Nov 2012
#34
Build a barracks down the street from the Capital Building. Pay them like the troops.
AtheistCrusader
Nov 2012
#21