AOC laments 'insane' cost of being congresswoman despite $174,000 salary

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AOC laments 'insane' cost of being congresswoman despite $174,000 salary

by Cami Mondeaux, Breaking News Reporter
July 16, 2022 03:18 PM

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) lamented the cost of working as a member of Congress in an Instagram post despite her substantial congressional salary.

Members of Congress are required to occupy one residence in Washington, D.C., as well as one in the state from which they are representing, according to the New York Democrat. This leads to "class dynamics” within Congress and causes economic strains for those who struggle to afford two residences, she argued.

“It’s insanely expensive, there is no stipend or per diem for it, and you’re not allowed to write it off even though your job forces you to have it. This creates real class dynamics in the House,” she wrote in a post on her Instagram story. “Many sleep in their offices, but if you are caught, it could get bad for many reasons, including violations.”

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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/aoc-laments-insane-cost-of-being-congresswoman

[sneakypete]

There is a very real possibility that she really IS so stupid she will be the only congresscritter to lose money while in office.

[cato potatoe]

Maybe she ought to publish an autobiography. Bill Ayers is looking for work.

[Wingnut]

I looked up "A fool and Their Money" and found a picture of AOC. 

[mountaineer]

Other members of Congress have managed to do it. I wonder why the economics whiz-kid can't figure it out.

[Killer Clouds]

She can always resign and get a different job. She knew what the pay was before she decided to run and if she didn't that's her own damn fault.

[mountaineer]

Her bartender pay was what, 1/4 of that?

[Wingnut]

[Kamaji]

[Fishrrman]

Oh, you poor girl.
You poor, poor girl...!