Saving the US Auto Industry

[classicman]

Originally Posted by glatt

Yes, there are lots of perks. But those perks don't pay the bills until after they leave congress. They make about the same as a junior level lawyer at a big firm, but have to maintain two residences.

I'd like to see who is paying for that 2nd residence too and all the travel time between them.

Originally Posted by glatt

I've got a much bigger problem with CEO salaries that are hundreds or thousands of time greater than the national average than I have with these guys who make three or four times the national average.

That doesn't let these guys off the hook though. Granted the CEO's are making way too much as well, but for congress to take a raise while asking others to tighten up and sacrifice "for he good of all" is sickening.