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Careerism is the problem. The job has perks, Congressional Salaries are a little over $174,000 a year, great health insurance program, free travel, per diem, dinners, gifts, and inside knowledge where to invest and when to invest or sell. They may enter with a modest savings account or investment, but soon become millionaires.
Check opensecrets.org for millionaires in congress.
Careerism is the problem. The job has perks, Congressional Salaries are a little over $174,000 a year, great health insurance program, free travel, per diem, dinners, gifts, and inside knowledge where to invest and when to invest or sell. They may enter with a modest savings account or investment, but soon become millionaires.
Check opensecrets.org for millionaires in congress.