The Nation - News from Feb. 3, 1987
Americans staunchly oppose salary increases for members of Congress and top federal officials, now slated to go into effect Wednesday unless the House of Representatives moves to block them. In the latest Gallup Poll, public opposition (76%) outweighs support (18%) for pay raises such as those proposed by President Reagan. In the poll, 64% expressed the belief that the best and brightest people will continue to accept lower wages in order to serve the people.
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