Don't be surprised if Congress gets a pay boost this year. The hard-working freedom-fighters deserve it. They haven't gotten a raise in – let's see – a year! But before that, their last increase hadn't been for – twelve months. And the last one before that – fifty-two weeks. So it'll be four raises in four years. The raise will be for $5,000, bringing Congressional pay up to $155,000 yearly. In the last ten years, the boys in Washington have had their salary increased $20,000. Of course, perks, like living and traveling allowances, are on top of that. But don't … Continue reading Up, Up, and Away