Repuke Controlled Congress Helps Self to $3,100 Pay Raise

[Jon8503]

By DAVID ESPO, AP Special Correspondent - Fri Nov 18,11:44 PM ET

WASHINGTON - The Republican-controlled Congress helped itself to a $3,100 pay raise on Friday, then postponed work on bills to curb spending on social programs and cut taxes in favor of a two-week vacation.

In the final hours of a tumultuous week in the Capitol, Democrats erupted in fury when House GOP leaders maneuvered toward a politically-charged vote — and swift rejection — of one war critic's call for the withdrawal of troops from Iraq. "You guys are pathetic, pathetic," Massachusetts Rep. Martin Meehan yelled across a noisy hall at Republicans.

On another major issue, a renewal of the Patriot Act remained in limbo as an unlikely coalition of liberal Democrats and conservative Republicans sought curbs on the powers given law enforcement in the troubled first days after the 2001 terrorist attacks.


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051119/ap_on_go_co/congress_rdp

[rodeodance]

1. a 'cut and run'--they cut themselves a deal and left town.

[KarenS]

2. Un-believable!!

they cut benefits to the poor & elderly and they let an automatic raise happen for themselves!!

not to mention 2 WEEKS for Thanksgiving,,,, most folks consider themselves lucky to get the Friday after Thanksgiving off!!

They need some help with their priorities!!

[babylonsister]

3. NOOOOOOOOOO!

This cannot suck any more than it does! :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Troops have no armor, people are still living in tents as a
result of Katrina, but these bastards can pay for their kids'
private schools?