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Salaries and Benefits of US Congress Members

U.S. Congress salaries and benefits have been the source of taxpayer unhappiness and myths over the years. Here are some facts for your consideration. Rank-and-File Members: The current salary (2010) for rank-and-file members of the House and Senate is $174,000 per year. Members are free to turn down pay increase and some choose to do […]

Career of the week: News Reporter

News Reporter Career Information To enter into a career as a news reporter, typically one must hold a bachelor’s degree in journalism or communication. Examples of types of news reporters include radio, television and newspaper. Often employers look at publication or broadcast experience, whether at a broadcasting station, university or through internships. There is heavy […]

Career of the week: Compensation Analyst

Compensation analysts determine whether a company is paying salaries and providing benefits that are competitive and equitable, according to StateUniversity. Their goal is to help companies attract and keep competent employees. Compensation analysts must meet a variety of skills and experience requirements to do their jobs effectively. Duties Compensation analysts evaluate existing and proposed jobs […]