AOC Makes Case for Congressional Pay Raise, Citing Need to Attract Working Class Candidates
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Members of Congress make $174,000 per year but haven't had a raise since 2009, despite inflation.
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AOC argues members of Congress need a pay raise to attract more working class people to run for office.
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AOC notes that an unequal share of lawmakers are millionaires and some are extremely wealthy.
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AOC says raises are needed so members can maintain homes in Washington and their districts.
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Some lawmakers and polls show the public opposes congressional pay raises, though experts say members are underpaid.