>I don't think that it has anything to with ethics.
>Private industry pays a lot more and, like it or not, money is a key motivator.
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>Since when?
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>President: $400,000 includes a $50,000 expense allowance.
>Vice President: $237,700
>Rank and file senators and representatives: $174,000
>House and senate minority and majority leaders: $193,400
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>I'd say that those are pretty hefty salaries.

I think they are hefty salaries also, But I think the pale in comparison to what is available in private industry.