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 …
-
Show this thread
-
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.
3,133 replies 3,374 retweets 30,705 likesShow this thread
Replying to @AOC
Oh you mean they are making the same $30K per year that teachers, police, firemen, and many other great people make? But $30K per year isn’t enough for your boyfriend on your staff? Welcome to adulting. I’m sure you will fix that by taxing people 70% 
2:03 PM - 24 Feb 2019
0 replies
0 retweets
2 likes
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.