If we want working class people who don't rely on independent wealth, to represent people in Congress, we have to make it work," Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York stated, highlighting the importance of adjusting salaries to attract diverse representatives who can relate to everyday Americans.
You have quite a number of members of Congress that sleep in their offices," said Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah, pointing out the sacrifices lawmakers make and arguing for a salary adjustment to ensure they can maintain a stable living situation.
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