Congress past should be something like 500% of the federal minimum wage. That would be $75,400/yr. One way to align incentives. Then the only way to increase their pay would be to raise the min.
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Those folks don't work for the salaries. They "work" for the sweet, sweet fruit of being exempt from insider trading policies.
Lobbyist:
"Well, Congressman, here's a stack of cash and a draft of legislation we wrote."
Congressman:
"Thanks! You know I hate paperwork!! Thanks for sending a jet to pick me up."
Lobbyist:
"Oh, of course. Public transportation is for chumps!"
They both laugh