Federal officials vote on there own salaries, base pay, caps, and extras. These items should be controlled through a vote by the people.
Quote: "Congress has now voted itself a total of $16,700 in raises over the last six years. Since 1990, congressional pay has increased from $98,400 to $154,700 in 2003." By Longley in 2004. The average American salary is $41,673.83 (2010), the base 2012 congressional salary is $174,000. Or congressional pay increased $75,600 and American workers increase $20,645.
Let support H.R.4399, and add a clause that requires the American people to vote on future increases. Everyone needs to have a boss that they answer to. Elected officials should not be in control of their own salaries and benefits.