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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCongressman Rick Crawford (R, Ark) sues the US demanding a pay raise.
The Representative from Arkansas' 1st District has sued the US saying he is due a pay raise, despite Congress not authorizing one.
Rep. Crawford's district includes some of Arkansas' poorest areas. The median household income in the district is $50,223. I wonder how this will go over back home.
[link:https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/03/22/congressman-rick-crawford-sues-the-united-states-for-a-pay-raise-says-174k-salary-not-enough#:~:text=Crawford%20and%20his%20fellow%20plaintiffs,violation%20of%20the%2027th%20Amendment.|
Lovie777
(12,326 posts)Deuxcents
(16,330 posts)And now off for 2 week holiday. Cant get business done but wants more money. Does he even know how it works or does he have to file suit for a raise to find out?
bottomofthehill
(8,346 posts)In DC they are treated like gods by their staff, the congressional staff, lobbyists, feds all over the city asskissing. They go home and their constituents give them shit, ask for stuff, make them walk in parades and go to school and civic functions. They would rather be in DC treated like royalty
onecaliberal
(32,894 posts)Fuck the recons.
flying_wahini
(6,646 posts)getagrip_already
(14,837 posts)he literally writes the budget of the united states, which establishes the pay of the house of representatives.
he can sue god herself, but even she can't raise house salaries. Separation of powers doesn't allow it.
all spending bills originate in the house. so originate one. change your own pay. make it a million dollars a year. go for it. all you need a simple majority in the house and senate, plus bidens signature.
Good luck.
AmBlue
(3,116 posts)Ya gonna quit, Ricky? Oh... please proceed.
Mz Pip
(27,453 posts)Im sure he could find a higher paying gig on FOX.
TomSlick
(11,109 posts)dmr
(28,349 posts)I read the article's comments. He got no support from the readers. Just the opposite.
They have nothing good to say about him. Oh, well ...
Raven123
(4,862 posts)TomSlick
(11,109 posts)I wonder if he has read Rule 11, FRCP.
bottomofthehill
(8,346 posts)Plain language, the congress sets its own salary paid out of the treasury.