US politicians get richer despite recession

As Americans continue to lose homes and jobs in a stagnant economy, politicians have gotten richer.

Rich wealthy politician package screengrab

While many people in the US continue to find it difficult to make ends meet, Washington politicians have a different experience.

Not only have they escaped the worst of the recession, many are getting richer.

Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports from the US state of West Virginia.

Source: Al Jazeera