ROTFL... so much for the 27th. It doesn't apply to what it says. X-Loop: openpgp.net From: "Breon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I found this on www.usconstitution.net/constcur.html : > > 7/16/99 Pay increases on the way > The salary for the next President will rise for the first time since 1969, as budgeted in a bill passed by the Congress today. The salary of a sitting President may not be changed according to the Constitution. The increase will double the salary from $200,000 to $400,000. The bill also allowed an automatic cost of living increase for congress people; the increase is applied unless it is specifically vetoed. The Constitution's 27th Amendment prevents congressional pay increases until after an election cycle, but the courts have ruled that regularly scheduled cost of living increases do not fall under the 27th Amendment's prohibition. > > > I figured that that was how the Court would rule. > > Anyway, just thought I'd pass that along. :) > > Steve
