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Who should govern Congress? Access to power and the salary grab of 1873

Authors :
Alston, Lee J.
Jenkins, Jeffery A.
Nonnenmacher, Tomas
Source :
The Journal of Economic History. Sept, 2006, Vol. 66 Issue 3, 674-706
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

A study examines the political consequences of the 1873 legislation that increased the salaries of Congressmen in the United States. Political and civil service reforms are discussed.

Subjects

Subjects :
Legislators -- Compensation and benefits
Political reform -- Analysis
Civil service reform -- Analysis
Economics
History

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00220507
Volume :
66
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Journal of Economic History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.154535795

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