The US has proposed a giant spending package to avoid a partial government shutdown. The measure, dubbed a “Christmas tree” due to its numerous provisions, includes a provision that would deliver the first pay raise for lawmakers in about 16 years. This would be the first salary hike for Congress since January 2009. Lawmakers currently earn $174,000 per year, with those in leadership roles earning more. One congressman has expressed opposition to the pay raise, stating it is not the priority when lawmakers should focus on increasing Americans’ wages instead.
Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/bill-to-prevent-government-shutdown-includes-raise-for-congress-itsthe-first-pay-hike-in-16-years-4c06b8e7