Opensecrets

Darrell Issa (R of California) - richest member of Congress, $451,100,000 maximum value... 5 mill. liability

John Kerry (D of Mass.) - richest member of the Senate, $295,000,000 maximum value... he contributed almost 40 mill. in 2006 for campaigning

Those are rediculous amounts of money, would some of the legistlators who have so much money possibly use their wealth to maintain power?  Is it fair that they not only have rediculous amounts of riches, but also power that can help them gain more wealth.  Where did all of the money come from for both of these guys?.

"Why Does This Matter" - There is a lot of conspiracy i feel, when it comes to this issues.  I stand by the author on the issue because I myself feel as if the members of Congress should be expected to give up all of this information.  We deserve to know that these already rich men and women, (making up majority of 1% Millionaires  in America) are making a set amount of money that they choose even over the liabilities and such they are showered in.  Money sadly, is sometimes power, making the who rich population of Congress almost unfair and unconstitutional.