The American public is tired of the lies coming from Congress and cynical about their ability to lead the nation and whether they truly represent the people. Occasionally, a congressman will come along and inspire the nation with an idea or a proposal that resonates and suggests that our representatives actually do care about our well being.
Iowa Republican Representative Rod Blum introduced legislation Friday that seems to be that type of proposal, though there are many who will feel it is just for show and will never come to an actual vote. Nevertheless, it is worth considering and following, because it could set a standard for future debate in coming years.
See Rep. Rod Blum’s proposed legislation on page 2:
That’s what I’ve always said.
Amen I am for that we didn’t get cost of living from SS OR GOVERNMENT RETIREMENT!
Bless these congressmen who aims to promote fiscal health for the country!
Okay… then they will balance a budget, good, bad or ugly so their salaries are not affected. They don’t stick to an approved budget anyhow… so what difference does it make. Our president is giving away our tax money by the $$$ billions to whomever he pleases and that money is NOT going to help better the United States. $$$ billions for foreign aid… $$$ NOTHING for U.S. aid.
Youngins you have to go out and vote.. talk is cheap … these fossil in government will win if you the Youngins don’t vote.. Bernie Sanders .. when they spend 150 million on a super bowl .. wake up
They’re not making their millions from their salaries. It’s the other flow of money that needs to be cut.
Lowlife bastards will get paid no matter what
5% a pittance! If serious then truly penalize them. 15% may be a good start, across the board!!! We still need to demand term limits and cut the perks! The techology is available to do a great amount of work from their home state. How about that to cut costs? There should be hotel or dormitory style rooms to stay in when they must be in D.C. Public servants? Ha! They make entirely too much to be called that, in fact they simply make too much! That’s the reason we have career politicians! Get real…do not vote for incumbents who have already served two terms.
Do It!!
Need to go way beyond Congressional salaries. Need to cut about 1/3rd of all government employees. Remember, government is why we pay taxes in the first place. The smaller the government, the less taxes they need.