`  ==Reason for size of the house==  I came here knowing that NH had a very large house (relative to population).  I was _wanting_  the reason for the anomaly.  Is is a constitutional requirement that no Representative represent more than ~3,000 people (from way back when they were ruled by the British), or is it a philosophy that the Representatives should be as close to the people as possible.  Also, not completely unrelated, is the question of salaries of the Representatives.  Is the stipend for the 400 significantly different from other state legislature representatives?  Is there a large gap between backbenchers and those in ``management`` positions?  I suppose I'll start doing a bit of research on my own, and when I find it, I'll post it; however, if there is anyone in the know, I'd appreciate seeing it before I spend too much time on my quest.  CRB   `