News flash: They don't vote on their pay raises any more...
https://www.ntu.org/ratecongress/page/do-members-of-congress-get-automatic-pay-hikes-colas
You could have just stated it without the “news flash” :)
I submit to your superior knowledge and keeping up to date through the years on any and all news.
Pat yourself on the back if that’s what makes you get through the day :)