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Compared to Other Politicians
While the President's $200,000 salary pales in comparison to that of an NFL
head coach, it is the highest of any American political office.
The Vice President of the United States is paid $171,500 per year. (3 U.S.C. 104) Members of the Congress are paid $133,600 a year with House and Senate leaders earning $148,400. (2 U.S.C. Chapter 3)
According to 1996 Bureau of Labor Statistics figures, average salaries for US mayors were about $12,000. Salaries for state legislators ranged from about $10,000 to $47,000 in the 40 states that paid one. In six states, legislators got a daily salary plus expenses, but only while the legislatures were in session. Two states paid a small daily salary only, and two other states paid only daily expenses.
Salaries of US governors in 1996 ranged from $60,000 in Arkansas to $130,000 in New York.
Presidential Tax Returns
Yes, you can get copies of the Presidents' tax returns. While all individual tax returns are protected by privacy laws, most
presidents since the 1970s have chosen to make their returns public. Here's one
place to get them.
Presidential Tax Returns
from The Tax History Project
Returns are available for Presidents: Clinton,
Bush, Carter, Nixon, and Franklin Roosevelt
President Clinton's 1998 Tax Return (download)
President Clinton's 1997 Tax Return (view) or (download)
Reference Links
U.S.C, - The United States Code Online
Thanks to Cornell University for providing this great online version of the U.S.C.Secret Service - Protective Division
Learn how Secret Service Agents protect elected officials.Bureau of Labor Statistics
Supplies data on a wide range of workplace and economics related topics.
Also on US Government Info/Resources |
Election 2000
Links to election resources on US Government Info/Resources and other About.com Guide Sites.Candidates on the Issues
Views and representative public statements by the candidates on key social, economic, domestic, and international issues.US Senate Races
Incumbents include 19 Republicans and 14 Democrats. State-by-State Details.US House Races
Incumbents include 223 Republicans, 211 Democrats, and 1 Independent. State-by-State details.Governors Races
Incumbents include 4 Republicans and 7 Democrats. State-by-State details.
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