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To: avenir

Most congress critters are very wealthy. While I’m sure they appreciate the free health care we give them (ha!) if they had to pay for it most of them would not notice.

Now, pass a law that in order to run for congress you first have to give all but $250k of your net worth to the treasury - then you would see a complete shake up. Instead of several hundred rich lawyers you would have people with real world, middle class, life experiences. Oh and while in congress the only income you would be allowed would be the salary. No book deals. No speaking fees. No campaign slush funds.


14 posted on 07/28/2017 7:33:47 AM PDT by TheTimeOfMan (A time for peace and a time for war)
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To: TheTimeOfMan
Most congress critters are very wealthy.

Their staffers aren't.
18 posted on 07/28/2017 7:36:16 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana (There is no salvation in politics.)
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To: TheTimeOfMan; Dr. Sivana
You both have good points. Still think it would be good for Trump to make them live under it.
On a related point. I believe that the AHC Act puts those under Employer Insurance to come under The Mandates of the AHC Act in 2018. I think that will get the rest of the country to take notice.
32 posted on 07/28/2017 7:46:37 AM PDT by MotorCityBuck ( Keep the change, you filthy animal! ,)
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To: TheTimeOfMan

While $174K a year is a nice salary, given the cost of living in DC and environs it is puzzling that long time congressmen and senators can retire multi-millionaires. How about some investigations on THAT?


59 posted on 07/28/2017 8:27:32 AM PDT by JimRed ( TERM LIMITS, NOW! Building the Wall! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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To: TheTimeOfMan

Sounds great to me!


62 posted on 07/28/2017 8:55:35 AM PDT by avenir (I'm pessimistic about man, but I'm optimistic about GOD!)
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To: TheTimeOfMan

Congress critters may be very wealthy HOWEVER their aids and staff are not DO IT NOW!!!!!


70 posted on 07/28/2017 9:58:28 AM PDT by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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