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napi21

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8. His problem, I suspect, is that he's tryig to keep up with most of the other congressmen

Fri Apr 4, 2014, 11:49 PM

Apr 2014

who are already very rich! I know lots of congressmen sleep in their offices, which is fine by me. The wealthy ones can afford to pay a mtg. on their house in their home state, PLUS rent an apartment in DC which is very expensive.

I happen to like Jim Moran, but he need to get a grip on reality. IF you can't afford to live where your job is, move to somewhere that you can afford.

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Congressman Upset His $174,000 Annual Salary Not Enough To Live 'Decently' In D.C. [View all] FarCenter Apr 2014 OP

Oh Lord! hrmjustin Apr 2014 #1

And this guy's a Democrat?? edbermac Apr 2014 #2

They should be paid $7.25 an hour while in session and learn to live like lots of folks. Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #3

Phoenix City Manager apparently didn't think $278k was enough so they raised him to 315. lonestarnot Apr 2014 #4

He'll be missed, but it's obvious he needs to get different employment. . . Journeyman Apr 2014 #5

"Moran announced on 1/15/2014 that he would retire from Congress at the end of his current term" FarCenter Apr 2014 #7

bad optics to say the least...he best recant that and apologize sincerely quickly nt steve2470 Apr 2014 #6

His problem, I suspect, is that he's tryig to keep up with most of the other congressmen napi21 Apr 2014 #8

Their salaries should be directly tied to the minimum wage Matariki Apr 2014 #9

There are more of them in need? theaocp Apr 2014 #10

Congressman, Do you want some cheese to go with that potent wine? rustydog Apr 2014 #11

Call the waaahmbulance! Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2014 #12

I love watching Oprah, and I can understand her just fine without subtitles. penultimate Apr 2014 #14

They put up Surtitles at the opera for English-language opera too. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2014 #15

English subtitles? They oughtta do that for the Jackpine Radical Apr 2014 #32

DUzy!! Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2014 #39

It is ridiculous how little they make. They should create a paypal account so that citizens penultimate Apr 2014 #13

He's right. You know it, but you don't want to admit it. jmowreader Apr 2014 #16

They cash in when they leave office. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2014 #26

All the more reason to pay them well and restrict corporate collusion as a condition think Apr 2014 #34

And you can see where there's a problem with that. jmowreader Apr 2014 #35

Vote this fool out. bigwillq Apr 2014 #17

I live in the DC Metro area justiceischeap Apr 2014 #18

And where is your other home? jberryhill Apr 2014 #30

Boo hoo. Some sleep in their offices. Vinca Apr 2014 #19

What is the average salary for residents of Washington DC, who are not members of Congress? LeftishBrit Apr 2014 #20

Time was 4-6 Congressmen got together to rent a small apartment in DC. baldguy Apr 2014 #21

F* this freeloading mo'fo madokie Apr 2014 #22

Cry me a river, a$$hole. 99Forever Apr 2014 #23

Easy fix Daninmo Apr 2014 #24

Each state should buy condos in DC for their representatives. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2014 #25

This guy is a moran! Uben Apr 2014 #27

Welcome to the real world Congressman. That is what is happening to the rest of us in the 99% jwirr Apr 2014 #28

He's already said when his term is over he's done. BKH70041 Apr 2014 #29

No, you are not a member of the board of directors. You are a public servent notadmblnd Apr 2014 #31

Corporations will continue to buy politicians because we won't pay them more to work for US think Apr 2014 #33

If his salary is not enough to live decently abelenkpe Apr 2014 #36

I live with someone qazplm Apr 2014 #37

I don't know the cost of living back there. RandySF Apr 2014 #38