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A newspaper article discussing: A proposed 13.5% salary increase for Idaho legislators sparked controversy, with critics accusing Rep. John Reardon of bypassing proper procedures. The raise would increase legislators' pay from $3,000 to $4,200 annually, along with a daily expense boost. Tensions erupted between Democrats and Republicans, with some questioning the timing and fairness of the proposal. Many legislators want a pay increase but are afraid of the public reactions.

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Title:
Political games bring legislative pay hikes
Creator:
Plastino, Ben
Date Created (Archival Standard):
04 February 1979
Date Created (ISO Standard):
1979-02-04
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A newspaper article discussing: A proposed 13.5% salary increase for Idaho legislators sparked controversy, with critics accusing Rep. John Reardon of bypassing proper procedures. The raise would increase legislators' pay from $3,000 to $4,200 annually, along with a daily expense boost. Tensions erupted between Democrats and Republicans, with some questioning the timing and fairness of the proposal. Many legislators want a pay increase but are afraid of the public reactions.
Subjects:
salaries committees legislators (public officials)
Source:
Ben J. Plastino Papers, 1947-1998, MG 632, University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/special-collections/
Finding Aid:
https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv470833
Source Identifier:
mg632-f02_026
Original Format:
newspaper clipping
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Text
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application/pdf
Language:
eng

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