Elon Musk's opposition sank a funding bill that would have given Congress a modest salary increase.
Elon Musk's intervention led to the failure of a short-term government funding bill that included a provision for a modest salary increase for members of Congress. The raise, up to $6,600 or 3.8% of their annual salary, was seen as necessary by some to attract less wealthy individuals to serve. However, the controversial raise provision, opposed by Musk, prevented the bill's approval.
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