shorter paycheck

Even first time politicians in the national theatre, for the most part, have been involved in state level politics previous to their election as Rep or Senator. It's almost like they've been playing the game on a smaller level, and then get to Washington, and then they really start soaking the voters, or i should say, taxpayers. People going to serve in Washington need to be people like on this board, regular working folks, not career politicians . And nothing will ever change as long as people who do not pay ANY taxes are allowed to vote. Its a conflict of interest, cuz they are always gonna vote for themselves to continue to get freebies, regardless of how it affects the country.