US lawmakers haven’t had a pay raise in 15 years, and representatives from Republican firebrand
It’s a politically risky move for lawmakers to vote just months before the November election to boost their own government salaries. Many vulnerable incumbents say it’s not worth the reward.
But other lawmakers, who will vote on moving forward with a pay raise later this week, say a salary bump after several years of high inflation is crucial to retaining and attracting economically diverse candidates.
Source: Source: Congressional Research Service, Bureau of Labor Statistics
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