Demand a better ‘return’ from senators, representatives
What do we get in exchange for the salaries and perks paid to elected representatives in Washington?
As we continue to fund lavish salaries, perks and retirement for our congressional representatives, regrettably, we get in return deadlock performance and partisan politics. Upon arrival in Washington, the party (Democrat or Republican) controls their every action.
Research guides us to some interesting facts. For example, in 2018, the median net worth for a member of Congress bested $1 million. Compare this to the average American household net worth of around $90,000.
Moreover, members of Congress are eligible for rich, taxpayer-funded pensions dependent on the congressperson’s age at retirement, length of service and salary.