Sen. David Vitter vetting congressional greed on their automatic pay raise by pushing an amendment to the omnibus-spending bill that would end automatic congressional pay raises.
This is a stroke of pure genius! The Democrats want their pork in H.R. 1105 and if this amendment is added to the bill then congress would have to trade their automatic raises for their pork … I love it, it’s a great idea! The greedy bastards in congress will have to decide if their greed of self is greater or less than greed of pork.
“Congress has been receiving pay increases most years under a formula set into law 20 years ago,” said Vitter. “At a time when so many Americans are losing their jobs and struggling to pay their mortgages, these raises just aren’t right. Most Americans don’t have a formula at their job that gives them automatic pay raises, and Congress shouldn’t either.”
The amendment would repeal the provision of law that set in place automatic raises for Members of Congress. The increase that went into effect for this year amounts to an additional $4,700 per year.
“Last year in Louisiana, the state legislature proposed a raise for its members, and Louisianans were rightfully outraged. I’ve heard from many constituents who have called to express their anger over automatic raises for Congress as well,” Vitter said. “With our economy in such a state of distress, it’s just not appropriate for Congress to continue to receive theses automatic pay raises. My amendment would require Congress to vote to approve any future pay increases.”
Vitter’s amendment is similar to a stand-alone bill he introduced at the beginning of the 111th Congress that also seeks to achieve the same goal – ending automatic pay raises.
I’m telling you between Vitter and Jindel I need to move to Louisiana eat crawdads and gator meats and know that the folks in government are thinking about those folks around the dinner table. Oh sure Vitter had an issue with some hookers a while back; at least he’s not Barney Frank. Jeez have you been to ‘naleans in the good old days … hooker were everywhere.
I have written my congressman many time regarding instant raises, and I never get a satisfactory answer. Frankly I believe congressional raise should be put on the ballot and let the people (i.e. employer) decide who gets a raise and who doesn’t. Speaking of my congressman I have an update coming for my outrage at his vote for the omnibus bill.
Well damn …
6:36pm Eastern…Vitter amendment goes down…tabled 52-45.
Reid whining about how “difficult” the process has been.
Looks like Congresses self greed won again.
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