Posted on 06/27/2017 8:19:00 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
The cost of housing has gotten so expensive that Representative Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) thinks that a monthly subsidy of $2,500 would help ease the burden — for members of Congress.
He told The Hill on Monday that "I really do believe Congress would be much better served if there was a housing allowance for members of Congress," given that "Washington, D.C., is one of the most expensive places in the world." He said that "a $2,500 housing allowance would be appropriate and a real help to have at least a decent quality of life in Washington."
$2,500 a month comes out to $30,000 a year. That would bring the annual Congressional salary, which is $174,000, to over $200,000. It would also cost taxpayers "roughly $16 million a year for all 535 members" of Congress, The Hill reports.....
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Oh that’ll go over well.
In the 1800s there were boarding houses where men shared a bed, Buck up and quick asking for tax payer money.
I have no problem with it - as long as it’s subject to means testing.
How about staying out of DC, and stay in their areas. They do not need to be there, and everything , minus votes can be done through modern technology.
He must be going to work for a media company in DC or NYC.
He sure isnt "going home to spend more time with his family!"
Sadly we need to hang them from lamp posts. They just don't get it.
Excellent idea! Bring back the boarding houses!
Build them a public housing unit, furnish it like the military does for our military. Heat and cool it with the sun and the wind. Whoever controls Congress gets to used the front door and the minority the back door. Roll call at 6:00 am, bed check at midnight.
ok, in exchange for term limits? These people are nuts. Then they act like princesses part of the oppressed victim of racism and mysogyny...
Wasn’t there a member awhile back who slept in his office? I guess it wasn’t Jason. Perhaps they should have dorms, if they absolutely have to be there.
Just move the ENTIRE HOUSE to empty office buildings on the South Side of Chicago. Move the Senate to Detroit. Rents are cheaper. Problem solved.
maybe the jails have empty cells. Kill two birds with one stone.
I think it is Lying Ryan.. a real charity case.
Utah must have their own special SWAMP!!!
No , they are already over paid .
They still have not done anything we sent them there to do.
Repeal Obamacare like they are supposed to do.
No working person in this country can go to their boss and say I should get an extra $30,000 a year to help pay my rent.
Good. Then stay in DC and do the work you were elected to do. No more summer recesses, winter recesses, easter recesses, 3 day work weeks, etc ...
I hear many sleep in their offices. Save a lot of money that way.
F to the no.
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