Ignore the faux outrage over AIG. The bigger problem is the Senate. US Senators get automatic pay raises each year. This year, that amounts to an additional $4,700.
GOP Sen. David Vitter did try to attach an amendment to the recent $410-billion pork bill, but Sen. Reid (D) killed it.
So we're in a recession, people are losing jobs, and only 18% of Americans think Congress is doing a good job.
So, WHY exactly do "our" Senators deserve a raise?
$165-million at AIG for bonuses. Big deal. That is nothing compared to all the pork contained in the "stimulus" bill.
Senator Schumer says Americans don't care about pork. If true, why should we care about a piddling $165-million spent at AIG?
