{"product_id":"9781587331657","title":"Congressional Pay and Perks: Salaries, Pension and Retirement, Franking, Travel, and Other Benefits for U.S. Senators and Representatives","description":"\u003cp\u003eCongressional Pay and Perks, part of the Government Series from TheCapitol.Net\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCongress is required by Article I, Section 6, of the Constitution to determine its own pay. Allowances are available to Representatives and Senators to support them in their official and representational duties as Members. These allowances cover official office expenses, staff, mail, and other goods and services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCongressional pensions, like those of other federal employees, are financed through a combination of employee and employer contributions. After Members of the House leave office, they are afforded certain courtesies and privileges. Some are derived from House Rules, but many are courtesies that have been extended as a matter of custom. Former Representatives who become lobbyists have limited privileges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummary Table of Contents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCh. 1. Salaries of Members of Congress: Congressional Votes, 1990-2009,\" by Ida A. Brudnick\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCh. 2. Salaries of Members of Congress: Payable Rates Since 1789 and Recent Adjustments,\" by Ida A. Brudnick\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCh. 3. Congressional Salaries and Allowances,\" by Ida A. Brudnick\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCh. 4. Legislative Branch Staffing, 1954-2007,\" by R. Eric Petersen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCh. 5. Retirement Benefits for Members of Congress,\" by Patrick J. Purcell\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCh. 6. Brief Facts About Congressional Pensions,\" by Patrick J. Purcell\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCh. 7. Selected Privileges and Courtesies Extended to Departing and Former Members of the House of Representatives, by Mildred Amer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCh. 8. Former Speakers of the House: Office Allowances, Franking Privileges, and Staff Assistance, by Matthew Eric Glassman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCh. 9. Franking Privilege: An Analysis of Member Mass Mailings in the House, 1997-2007, by Matthew Eric Glassman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCh. 10. Congressional Official Mail Costs, by Matthew Eric Glassman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCh. 11. Franking Privilege: Historical Development and Options for Change, by Matthew Eric Glassman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCh. 12. Members of Congress Who Die in Office: Historic and Current Practices, by R. Eric Petersen and Jennifer E. Manning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCh. 13. Congressional Deskbook: Ch. 1, \"Being a Member of Congress,\" by Michael L. Koempel and Judy Schneider\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCh. 14. Congressional Deskbook: Ch. 5, \"Supporting Congress: Allowances and Staff, by Michael L. Koempel and Judy Schneider\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCh. 15. Congressional Deskbook: Ch. 6, \"Supporting Congress: The Capitol Complex,\" by Michael L. Koempel and Judy Schneider\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCh. 16. Resources from TheCapitol.Net \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeb page: FAQ: Pay and Perquisites of Members of Congress www.CongressPay.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapitol Learning Audio Course\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCongressional Pay and Perks, ISBN: 1587330873\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat Your Member of Congress Can Do for You: Gallery Passes, Flags, Presidential Greetings, and Help with Federal Agencies, ISBN: 1587330733\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLive Training\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations www.CongressionalBudgeting.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdvanced Federal Budget Process www.BudgetProcess.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe President's Budget www.PresidentsBudget.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapitol Hill Workshop www.CapitolHillWorkshop.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e17. 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