Congressional Salaries

January 21, 2010

capitol1What was the first year Senators and Congressmen were given an annual salary – 1800, 1815, or 1868?

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Presidential Compensation

December 18, 2009

moneyinhand-smDoes the President receive regular compensation like the members of Congress, or is it simply an honor to serve, with no compensation given? [Read more]

Parliamentary Compensation

December 17, 2009

houseofcommonsWhen the United States was formed, members of the English Parliament served without pay. When did members of Parliament first vote themselves a small salary – 1855, 1893, or 1930?

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Presidential Pay Cut

November 13, 2009

payCan the compensation of the President be decreased during his term in office? [Read more]

Judicial Compensation

November 9, 2009

judges1Can the compensation of a judge be increased during his term of office? [Read more]

Federal Judges Compensation

August 8, 2009

supremecourtCan the compensation of a federal judge be diminished during his term of office? [Read more]

Presidential Compensation

June 24, 2009

speechBesides his salary, can the President receive any compensation from the government or any of the states while in office? [Read more]