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Darrell Issa: At $175,000, one Congressman to another, yes. The typical American making $35,000 or $40,000 understands we make a lot…

On the recordJuly 14, 2010
At $175,000, one Congressman to another, yes. The typical American making $35,000 or $40,000 understands we make a lot more.
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Darrell Issa
Republican · California
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govinfo.gov
Jul 14, 2010

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The speaker is discussing the salary disparity between Congress members and average American workers.

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