"Struggling to make ends meet" on $174K a year?? Really Nancy???

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157. I would be willing to offer them 25% more than their home state average

plus a free efficiency apartment on a direct bus route to Congress and one round trip business class ticket home a month if they live further way than a 3 hour drive. Why should a representative of the poorest state be paid the same as one from a more expensive state? I think this would accomplish several goals. First, it would make them work harder for the welfare of their home districts and in the process they wold have to be more cooperative with representatives from other states because they won’t be able to accomplish much without others help. Second, they would be more aware of the struggles of their constituents. Third, it would encourage them to shorten their careers in the Congress. It is absolutely insane that any representative serves 54 years in what was meant to be short-term service.
Did i mention that accepting money or gifts from lobbyists would be the grounds for immediate expulsion, The district would than have to pay the money for special election or be forced to do without representation until the next election. I figure there will be 4-10 expulsion the first year but only 2 the next year and then only once in a blue moon after that


I am actually kidding about most of this but I think that achieving the stated goals would instill greater respect for the institution.