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Kaili Killpack

Death Threats, Infighting, And A $174K Salary: Why Congress Is Losing Members

Walkinshaw Heads to Congress

The halls of Congress are going to look emptier soon — and not just because lawmakers have been spending fewer days in Washington. A growing number of House members are deciding that the job, despite its $174,000 annual salary and national influence, simply isn't worth the chaos anymore.

A Wave of Departures Hits the House

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