Only ‘viable solution’ to avoid a government shutdown is a bipartisan deal, says top Senate Democrat
Democrats say they were not part of the government funding deal reached by House Republicans. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) joins ...
Congress Wants to Give Itself a Raise. Is That Such a Bad Idea?
Members of Congress make about $175,000. Some argue bigger salaries would cut down on corruption and Washington's revolving ...
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‘About Time’: Dick Durbin’s Eyes Light Up After Learning Congress Could Be Giving Itself A Pay Raise
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois appeared pleased when informed by a CNN reporter Wednesday that Congress is looking ...
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The Internet Erupts After Congress Tries To Sneak A Pay Raise For Themselves Into 1,500 Page Government Funding Bill
In the latest example of Congress being dysfunctional, our elected officials are currently scrambling to come up with a ...
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Obama, federal government once saved Musk's Tesla, says Sen. Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Il., joins Morning Joe to discuss the bipartisan government funding bill and tech billionaire Elon Musk's ...
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Durbin rips CNN’s Manu Raju in support of pay raise: You’re getting ‘same paycheck’ with half the viewers
Democrat Sen. Dick Durbin turned the tables on CNN's Manu Raju who pressed him on whether Congress deserves a pay raise, ...
Dem senator clashes with CNN reporter over Congress pay raise: Your paycheck is the same despite low ratings
Sen. Dick Durbin was confronted by a CNN reporter on a provision that gives pay raises to lawmakers in the latest spending ...
Democrat Mocks CNN After Questioning Pay Raise for Congress
Senator Dick Durbin mocked CNN after Manu Raju, the network's anchor and chief congressional correspondent, pressed him on ...
Sen. Durbin shreds CNN reporter 'getting the same paycheck' when 'half of your viewers' are gone
When questioned about a spending bill that will give lawmakers on Capitol Hill their first first pay raise since 2009, ...
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'Out of touch': Dem dragged for backing his own pay increase in tense exchange with CNN reporter
One provision in the recently negotiated federal spending package is a proposed pay increase for members of Congress, which ...
Congress Wants to Give Themselves a Raise, Better Health Care
As lawmakers once again edge the nation towards a government shutdown, they've made sure to include somer perks for ...
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Durbin Fires Back at CNN Reporter After Being Questioned About Pay Raises in Spending Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) snapped at a CNN reporter after he was asked about pay raises in the massive spending ...