President Barack Obama issued an executive order 12/28/2012 to end the pay freeze on federal employees.
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Biden raise from $225,521 to $231,900 per year.
Members of Congress, from the House and Senate, also will receive a little bump, as their annual salary will go from $174,000 to 174,900. Leadership in Congress, including the speaker of the House, will likewise get an increase.
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