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   = Mission: To move society foward to make it a better place. =

=Congressional Basics =

Representatives 
 * 25 years old
 * U.S years for 7 years
 * State resident; not necessarily from the district

Pay and Benifits  Job Discription 
 * $174,000 per year
 * Retirement
 * Health
 * Pension
 * Spend weeks in Washington, D.C
 * Talk about their districts economic needs
 * Debate and vote on the House Floor
 * Oversee government spending
 * Return home on weekends and district work periods.


 * Serve Their District
 * Understand how Legislation will affect their districts
 * Assist constituents in obtaining Federal Benefits and grants seeking funding for local projects


 * Responsibilities
 * Operating their district and Washington, D.C. offices
 * Managing the office's budget
 * Overseeing office staff

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