Sox....the answer: they were doing political shenanigans just like we see today....they are all career politicians....
our representatives do not represent the people.....they represent themselves....as a group....they are a disgrace....
IMO....if you are a member of congress, it means you landed yourself a really good job....the lowest congressional salary starts somewhere near $177,000....plus benefits...
tell me how many of the 535 clowns in congress could ever land a job that paid that well in the private sector?