CE I think that these people have lost touch with reality. I will bet you that they think that common people are just fine and have no problem with putting more of our income in to there pockets. It looks like that they have revived a 25-35 % increase in pay in 4 years( never liked  math so don't quote me). My pay has been the same to the $. As for retirement savings, gone to taxes and fees! The cost of living increase/decrease would seem to be set up by judges . WTF

Peace V.