President Barack Obama issued an executive order to end the pay freeze on federal employees,in effect giving some federal workers a raise. One federal worker now to receive a pay increase is Vice President Joe Biden.
According to disclosure forms,Biden made a cool $225,521 last year. After the pay increase,he’ll now make $231,900 per year.
Members of Congress,from the House and Senate,also will receive a little bump,as their annual salary will go from $174,000 to 174,900. Leadership in Congress,including the speaker of the House,will likewise get an increase.
Read more at The Weekly Standard. By Daniel Halper.
I can certainly understand the raises with the cost of living skyrocketing. Hell,pay them all millions each year,we the taxpayers don't mind a bit!