The article "Loan-Repayment Benefit Grows for Hill Staffers" (U.S. News, June 25) serves as one more reminder that while private-sector workers continue to struggle, the rewards keep flowing for people in the government sector. No cutbacks in 401(k) contributions, salary or health benefits for them. In fact, it's secure jobs, salary increases and lavish benefits as usual, with little or no public discussion.

Visitors to Washington should take time to tour the suburbs of northern Virginia and Maryland to see the thousands of...