Sen. Dick Durbin reacted humorously to the suggestion of a pay raise, expressing surprise at the possibility after years of no increase, saying, "It's good news!" His laughter underscored the absurdity of the conversation about lawmakers giving themselves a raise amid public scrutiny over Congressional performance.
Manu Raju emphasized the significance of the proposed pay raise after years of stagnation, stating, "members make the rank and file make about $174,000 a year," indicating that lawmakers had not seen a cost-of-living adjustment for over a decade.
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