Friday, April 4, 2008

SHOW THEM THE MONEY!



According to the New York Times, the income of both Democratic Candidate, Hillary Clinton and her husband Bill, the 42nd President of the United States have accumulated a shared income of $109 MILLION! While many people have spoke out against the Clintons’ for the Monica Lewinsky situation and their positions on certain issues, it appears that more people have contributed an overwhelming amount of money to the family's campaign.

In, “Clintons’ Income Topped $109 Million,” Mike McIntire and Lisa Tozzi report that, “Former President Bill Clinton and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton earned a combined $109 million between 2000 and 2007."

As of Jan. 2001 the Presidential Salary was increased, according to the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act (2000):

[[Page 113 STAT. 478]]

Sec. 644. (a) Increase in Annual Compensation.--Section 102 of title
3, United States Code, is amended by striking ``$200,000'' and inserting
``$400,000''.
(b) Effective Date.--The <> amendment made by
this section shall take effect at noon on January 20, 2001.

Considering the yearly income of a President, it would take 25 years to even equal Hillary Clinton's book income, which reached $10.5 million. While the Clintons' have earned a massive income, the New York Times article also points out that over the last eight years, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton have donated over $10 million towards helping the people, who make up the charities that the Clinton Family Foundation.

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