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      10 months ago

      Fair point, but I’d be curious to see if these are still the highest once you remove all of the reps that are required to own residence in DC (that make a minimum $174K a year)

      Edit: I appreciate the feedback from people living in the area. Always nice to learn new info, even when it challenges assumptions.

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        Actual members of congress are very few in number and aren’t generally the wealthiest people in the area. I doubt it would have much impact.

        I grew up in this area and while most people I knew made a comfortable living, the vast majority of people are working white-collar professionals, not capitalist owners or politicians.

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        310 months ago

        Nothing requires a member of Congress to own a residence in DC…

        Most rent, a ton basically rent frat houses and split with other reps, and several just sleep in their offices during the week before going home on the weekends.