Before I write anything, let me say that I am the Vice President of Politics and Advocacy for VShift and this is cross posted at DailyKos. Now, on with our regularly scheduled programming.
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What does "No Reform/No Raise" mean? It's simple, really.
The New York state Legislature has the third highest pay in the nation - base pay of $79,500 for what is at best a part time job - and yet they are regarded by many as the most dysfunctional state legislature in the nation. It's true that state lawmakers haven't had a raise in 8 years, but then again, what exactly have they done to earn one? In our opinion, not all that much.
"I called last week and reserved a ticket with my credit card," I said looking up, trying to keep my frustration at bay.
"Hang on," she said rising from her chair. "Let me talk with Tom and see what we can do." With that, she disappeared around the corner.
About a week ago, I received an email inviting me to Common Cause's I Love an Ethical NY Awards Reception at the Museum of Natural History in Manhattan. Among the scheduled honorees were President Clinton, Charlie Rose and Seymour Hersh. Not a bad line-up and the price was right, so I gave them a call and grabbed a reservation.
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