When Members of Congress Earn a Lot of Coverage, It

question 16

True/False

When members of Congress earn a lot of coverage, it is because they have been working hard on important policy issues.

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Definitions:

Taxable Income

The amount of income used to calculate how much the tax payer owes to the government in taxes.

Sick Pay

Compensation paid to employees when they are unable to work due to illness.

Child Support Payments

Payments made by a non-custodial parent to support their child or children; these are not tax-deductible.

Original Issue Discount

The difference between the par value (or face value) of a bond and the lower price at which it is originally sold, which effectively represents interest paid to the bondholder.