I joined Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-05) as a co-sponsor of the Stop Pay for Members Act (H.R. 1884), a bill that would prevent Members of Congress from earning paychecks if the U.S. enters credit default. If the U.S. reaches default, Congress has failed as an institution. Why should lawmakers who make no laws, who fail to address the economic concerns of millions, and who continuously obstruct laws on the books be paid one red cent? This is the least productive Congress in modern history. We’ve already had our credit rating downgraded for the first time in our nation’s history. But, some still haven’t learned their lesson. Maybe hitting them in their wallets will finally deliver the message: quit playing politics with our economy, our health care, and our citizens’ ability to make ends meet.
Posted on: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 22:24:20 +0000
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