Jason Chaffetz thinks federal lawmakers need a massive monthly stipend added to their $174,000 annual salary in order to cover housing. Unsurprisingly, he’s making this call just days before he exits Congress.
The timing is no accident. Politicians tend to speak with more honesty when they’re lame ducks — and they honestly believe that they deserve more money.
Part of the desire for more cash is ego, but part of it makes a bit of sense. Being a member of Congress is expensive, considering that members are expected to live in the state the represent while they work in Washington D.C. This requires either two mortgages or a rental or two just to work. It’s not uncommon to hear about many representatives sleeping in their offices to avoid the added expense their job requires.
But that doesn’t alleviate the fact that Americans are in no mood to hear them ask for more money when they already make so much — particularly while their approval ratings are so low and so many Americans are trying desperately to find good paying work.
Jason Chaffetz is on the way out, though, so he doesn’t mind the optics.
See how much more money he thinks his fellow lawmakers need on the next page:
Get real
I would remind the Congressman that he was well aware of costs, expenses, and needs. I would also remind the Congressman that he can simply resign!
So glad this asshat is out of Congress.
What about all the corruption money these congressmen get. Look at their wealth, shameful for him to say this
Just retire and go home
Funny…he’s obviously paying to much for the first one…. are congressmen representatives and senators are so out of touch. They should live on what the average American makes. And then whine about not having a second house
Yup I agree…a second home in a federal prison.
NO , SOON YOU WILL HAVE TO GET A REAL JOB AND PAY YOUR OWN WAY,..$#%&!@*HEAD
Pitch yourselves a pup tent!
If they learn to budget their money like the rest of American taxpayers…he would not need a raise or like the senior who live off one check a month