H.R. 156: Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act

[FLAprogressive]

Good to see that some realize that they don't deserve it....

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-156

Cosponsors include stellar progressives like Donna Edwards, Peter DeFazio, Tom Perriello, Larry Kissell, Steve Cohen, and Eric Massa.....

[ThomWV]

1. Can't support it. I think they are paid far too little to be honest about it

I think we should pay them much more than we do, enough that they are not so easily tempted by those who would corrupt them. I'd like to see them paid enough to maintain two homes too, because that is what we require them to do and with one of those homes in one one of the most expensive cities on earth.

[aikoaiko]

2. I agree. Didn't they give themselves a pay raise once in a secret vote?

Or was that but a dream?

[2Design]

3. every year since the republicans controlled congress

They are paid way too much for the little work they do and they have way more benefits than anyone - until we all have equal benefits and pay - we need to start cutting theirs and not our SS

[RedRocco]

4. congress critters pay should only

be equal to the median wage in their district. think of how that would motivate them to bring good paying jobs to thier constituants.