The specter of a government shutdown has been hanging over the current debate on a government spending bill. The funding measure expires March 4th, and if the two parties can't come to an agreement on spending cuts before then, a short term measure to keep the government running would need to pass to avoid a government shutdown.
Members of Congress and the president fall under mandatory spending and their paychecks would not be affected in the case of a shutdown, according to Sens. Boxer and Casey. Under their proposal, that loophole would close. Additionally, the legislation would not allow back pay for lawmakers and the president for any days worked during a shutdown.
"If the government is forced to shut down, members of Congress and the president should be treated the same way as all other federal employees," said Sen. Boxer. "We should not be paid, and to take it one step further, we should not be paid retroactively once the government reopens."
Should Congressmen be paid if/when Congress shuts down?
Senators say Congress, president should ‘feel the pain’ of a shutdown – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs
No. In fact, congress shouldn't be paid until the government is not running a debt.
Should Congressmen be paid if/when Congress shuts down?
Senators say Congress, president should ‘feel the pain’ of a shutdown – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs
Should Congressmen be paid if/when Congress shuts down?
Senators say Congress, president should ‘feel the pain’ of a shutdown – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs
No. In fact, congress shouldn't be paid until the government is not running a debt.
Should Congressmen be paid if/when Congress shuts down?
Senators say Congress, president should ‘feel the pain’ of a shutdown – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs
So you want to make politics even MORE of a game for the rich?They shouldn't be paid period.
Public service was never intended to be paid work.
So you want to make politics even MORE of a game for the rich?
That's great, in theory. I personally dont want people who are supposed to be making big decisions that effect my life to be worrying about a second job.Public service was not supposed to take up a considerable amount of time, so there would still be time for a regular paying job.
That's great, in theory. I personally dont want people who are supposed to be making big decisions that effect my life to be worrying about a second job.
Public service was not supposed to take up a considerable amount of time, so there would still be time for a regular paying job.
My calendar reads 2011. What does yours read?
It is no longer the 1700's. It never will be again. Any system of government which does not pay a person a decent wage for serving in government will always be tilted in the heavy favor of the rich or of those in business. Such a system is inherently elitist and anti-democratic in the extreme.
Should Congressmen be paid if/when Congress shuts down?
Senators say Congress, president should ‘feel the pain’ of a shutdown – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs
How many in office are rich right now?
Yes, lets freeze their pay and then gawk when they ram some half-assed decision through just so they can be done.
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