Thursday, June 13, 2013

WATCHBLOG: Per diem kings and queens for April 2013 | PA Independent

WATCHBLOG: Per diem kings and queens for April 2013 | PA Independent: "HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania lawmakers collected more than $215,000 in per diems during the month of April, with state Rep. Michael McGeehan, D-Philadelphia leading the way.


FIRST PLACE: State Rep. Michael McGeehan, D-Philadelphia
Per diems are a part of lawmakers’ overall compensation package and are included in the state constitution, which provides that members of the General Assembly should be paid for mileage.  The payment totals are based on IRS reimbursement amounts for daily expenses and travel."

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