Congress Earns Less Today Than At Any Point Since The 1950s
Johnson said some members cite the lack of a pay increase when arguing they need to trade stocks to support their families.
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Congress has held rank-and-file pay at $174,000 since 2009, leaving inflation-adjusted compensation at its lowest level since the 1950s. A lawsuit could lead to raises and back pay, while lawmakers and researchers debate the effects of stagnant salaries.
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