Post by mattamatt on Apr 2, 2009 17:46:51 GMT -5
www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/Beyond-AIG-A-Bill-to-let-Big-Government-Set-Your-Salary-42158597.html
Why is Congress pointing the finger at Executives when it appears as if our elected officials may be the one’s that are enriching themselves at the expense of taxpayers. In 2007 Obama’s net worth had increased from 700k to 4.7 million dollars and he now has a $400k a year salary and all of his expenses paid. Sen. Hillary Clinton's average net worth, adjusted for inflation, grew from negative $6 million to $30.7 million between 2000 and 2006. Sen. John McCain of Arizona reported a $27.6 million surge in his average net worth from 1995 to 2006. Senator Dodd’s net worth was $101,000 in 1967 and in 2007 was 1.5 million but is now over $3.5 million. Our congress expressed such outrage and distain for a measly $165 million dollars in bonuses to executives (many of which agreed to a salary of $1 for the year) when Congress’s collective net worth is around 3.6 billion dollars. So why don't we propose legisaltion that will put Congress on a "Pay For Performance" plan?
Why is Congress pointing the finger at Executives when it appears as if our elected officials may be the one’s that are enriching themselves at the expense of taxpayers. In 2007 Obama’s net worth had increased from 700k to 4.7 million dollars and he now has a $400k a year salary and all of his expenses paid. Sen. Hillary Clinton's average net worth, adjusted for inflation, grew from negative $6 million to $30.7 million between 2000 and 2006. Sen. John McCain of Arizona reported a $27.6 million surge in his average net worth from 1995 to 2006. Senator Dodd’s net worth was $101,000 in 1967 and in 2007 was 1.5 million but is now over $3.5 million. Our congress expressed such outrage and distain for a measly $165 million dollars in bonuses to executives (many of which agreed to a salary of $1 for the year) when Congress’s collective net worth is around 3.6 billion dollars. So why don't we propose legisaltion that will put Congress on a "Pay For Performance" plan?
