Replies to post #19073 on Cat House

[Joda]

Maybe he actually cares about his country...

I know, foolish thought eh, to think that someone might still be Noble...

[catdaddyrt]

I alawys wondered how somone could come into Congress on a 174k salary and leave in 15 yrs worth 20mm -now I know - I could make 20mm in a year with the info they are trading on



The current salary (2011) for rank-and-file members of the House and Senate is $174,000 per year.

salary than rank-and-file members.

Senate Leadership
Majority Party Leader - $193,400
Minority Party Leader - $193,400

House Leadership
Speaker of the House - $223,500
Majority Leader - $193,400
Minority Leader - $193,400

A cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) increase takes effect annually unless Congress votes to not accept it.