Its good to be the recipient of insider trader information in Congress so you can amass a fortune.
Or to be able to influence legislation, such as the Minimum Wage Law, that enabled Pelosi to protect her and her husband’s investments (and use of child labor) in American Samoa.
American Samoa $2.68-$4.69 Varies by industry.[48] Planned increases to $7.25 by 2014.[49] On September 30, 2010, President Obama signed legislation that delays scheduled wage increases for 2010 and 2011. Annual wage increases of $0.50 will recommence on September 30, 2012.[50]