Senator Dick Durbin defended a proposed pay raise for Congress, sparking debate on public funding during economic hardships.

Senator Dick Durbin faced criticism after being questioned by CNN's Manu Raju about a proposed pay raise for Congress included in a stopgap funding bill. Durbin, caught off guard, defended the raise, noting it has been over a decade since the last cost-of-living adjustment. Raju countered that media salaries, unlike those of Congress, are not publicly funded. The exchange highlighted public skepticism about Congressional pay raises during financial hardships for many Americans.

December 18, 2024
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