Liberal Benefits for Conservatives

Congress has allowed another cost-of-living increase to take effect, and representatives will earn $158,000 next year. If Rep. Frank LoBiondo, R-2nd, worked 40 hours a week, his hourly rate would be $75.96. That is pretty good dough coming from a poverty-stricken area like the 2nd District. Of course, staying true to his conservative nature and keeping in lockstep with the Bush administration, LoBiondo voted to cut funding for food stamps, student loans and many other social programs.

RICHARD D. NEILL

Cape May Court House

Letter published in Press of Atlantic City, December 6, 2005

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/opinion/letters/story/5747228p-5764373c.html