A new analysis from The New York Times shows that members of Congress have gotten richer during the financial crisis, while the people they represent have seen their incomes decline.

The median congressional net worth rose from $800,000 in 2004 to $1.2 million in 2010, while that of the general public declined from $108,000 to $100,000.

Millionaires are also overrepresented in Congress, with at least 250 members worth at least seven figures.

For obvious reasons, lawmakers aren't inclined to discuss their personal wealth — but they don't even want to discuss whether family or friends have been affected by the financial crisis. The Times asked all 534 members about how close friends and family members weathered the downturn, and just 18 responded — raising questions about whether members of Congress are out of touch with the people they represent.

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