He's not alone: AOC and others have argued lawmakers should be paid more in order to protect against corruption and make the job more accessible.

He’s not alone: AOC and others have argued lawmakers should be paid more in order to protect against corruption and make the job more accessible.

  • Knightfox@lemmy.oneEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’m sure there’s another rule requiring them to have an actual residence in DC as well, not just a PO Box, for example.

    This is not true, they don’t have to have a residence in DC. Also, the House only is in session about 4-5 hours per day, ~160 days a year and they aren’t actually required to show up (they might not get reelected if they are skipping but voters rarely actually care)

    https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/report-cards/2022/house/missed-votes

    With that kind of schedule I’d fucking commute or like many congressmen, I’d sleep in my office.