US Representative,NY-14 (BX & Queens). In a modern, moral, & wealthy society, no American should be too poor to live. 
% People-Funded, no lobbyist
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Leadership starts with our choices. That’s why I decided that no one on my staff will make less than $52k/year. It’s likely one of the highest entry-level salaries on the Hill. We pinch pennies elsewhere, but it’s worth every dime to pay a living wage.https://www.rollcall.com/news/congress/alexandria-ocasio-cortezs-call-living-wage-starts-office …
A lot of people commenting don’t know how Congressional salaries work. Each member is given a set amount that they disburse. GOP has refused to increase budgets in years to give hard-working staff a raise, which means people helping to run the country are getting paid $30k/year.
It’s pretty sad that people think low Congressional staff pay is a good thing. Low pay a big reason why money in politics is a problem - you can make a lot more money becoming a lobbyist & setting up a relationship w/ one, since the actual job doesn’t pay enough. Domino effect.
This billboard wasn't even put up by New Yorkers and it has its facts wrong.
I know this is a troll tweet but I'll give you a real response. She clearly tweeted the starting wage, and nobody would work for the starting wage if they are in control of others, as you move up, so does your pay. And you know damn well she's not making millions either.
It’s easy to overpay her staff when it’s not her money that she’s paying them with
Your staff makes more than my wife does as a teacher. I hope you will consider legislation tying federal education funds to increased teacher pay across the country. It's the right thing to do for so many of our underpaid educators.
She's already talked about how unfair teacher's wages are. It's a part of her vision. Please don't undermine her efforts when it's already something she's concerned about.
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