In fact, everything the government paid the 3rd District Democrat for last year's work is going to go to 38 Louisville-area community groups. A bit more than $120,000 in after-tax income.
"It's something I promised to do during the (2006) campaign," Yarmuth said in an interview. "And I truly value the notion of public service. I'm in the fortunate enough position that I don't need the salary."
"I consider it a great honor to (serve in the House) and not reap any financial benefit." He added with a chuckle: "I did get my health insurance paid for."
Don't worry folks, in his 2006 financial disclosure report, filed with the House, Yarmuth showed assets worth at least $3.6 million, with annual income and royalties ranging from $1 million to $5 million from stock in Sonny's Restaurants.
It could not be determined how many other lawmakers, if any, gave away their annual salaries to charities.
I wouldn't be too surprised if you stopped reading after, "days before filing for re-election..." but it still is pretty cool. I'd be more impressed if he just gave it back to the government. Nah, they'd just spend it on a toilet seat.
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