Who decides how much to pay Congress?
Who decides how much to pay Representatives and Senators? Congress does, and has done so since the Constitution was ratified in 1787. Article I, Section 6 of the US Constitution states: “The Senators...
View ArticleHow are Congressional raises determined?
How are Congressional pay raises determined? E-mails often circulate complaining about Congress “voting themselves a raise” and calling for a crackdown on steadily increasing salaries. While it is true...
View ArticleHow much outside income can a Member earn in a year?
How much outside income can a Member earn in a year? Although some might imagine that their representatives in Congress do double-duty as heads of corporations and keep their former business interests...
View ArticleDo Members have to pay taxes?
Do Members have to pay income tax? The tax laws state that everyone who earns a certain amount of money must pay an income tax. That covers income coming from private business, government salaries,...
View ArticleWhat kinds of employee benefits do they receive?
What kinds of benefits do Members receive? The public is frequently misled and misinformed about this question, in part due to confusion over the variety of current arrangements still in effect....
View ArticleHow are Members required to run their offices?
Congressional Offices: Members of Congress are provided with an office and staff on Capitol Hill to help them fulfill their duties to their constituents. Staff in these offices are government...
View ArticleDo Members get any special privileges or other “perks”?
Do Members get any "perks"? One public misperception of Congress involves the idea that Members are constantly taking advantage of special deals not available to the general public. Congress has...
View ArticleNew Research: Reopening the Country #1 Issue for American Public
While there is finally some belief that the coronavirus situation in the U.S. is improving, most Americans feel that it’s time to reopen our economy, schools, and other institutions that represent...
View ArticlePeople Want Police Reforms, Not Defunding
One of the issues that has taken centerstage this year is police reforms and calls for defunding police departments. Some city councils and prominent activists have issued demands to dismantle police...
View ArticleRetirement Security, Not Political Extremes, Is A Driving Force
In our first blog post on The Winston Group’s research, we looked at how Americans’ perceptions of the coronavirus are shaping their long-term outlook of the country. There are opportunities for...
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