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November 9, 2009

Report: 237 Members of Congress Are Millionaires
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A new report by the Center for Responsive Politics has found that 237
members of Congress are millionaires. That’s 44 percent of the body.
California Republican Darrell Issa is the richest lawmaker with a net
worth estimated at just over $250 million. At least seven lawmakers have
net worths greater than $100 million.



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