Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has made at least $174,000 annually for nearly eight years as a member of Congress but has yet to put a substantial dent in her student loan debt, according to House financial disclosures.

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    16 days ago

    She might also need a place in DC. The alternative is staying in a hotel for the duration of congressional sessions. Maybe flying home on weekends and back the next week. But since there are multimillionaires and rich fuck lobbyists in the area as well, it’s hella expensive.