Barrow Urges House Leadership to Block Congressional Pay Increase
Rep. John Barrow (D-GA) is urging House members to block the pay increase for Members of Congress that was recently enacted by an executive order.
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Rep. John Barrow (D-GA) is urging House members to block the pay increase for Members of Congress that was recently enacted by an executive order.
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