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Old 02-07-2013, 06:19 PM  
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Originally Posted by Matt 26z View Post
US congressmen make only $174,000 per year. That is surprisingly low considering the job and many of them would make significantly more in the private sector. You've got to wonder why they choose to be politicians for 10, 20, 30 years. These types could easily be abusing their positions of power for profit.
They DO make significantly more in the private sector. After they leave office. It's called The Revolving Door
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