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Kirkpatrick takes pay cut, sponsors legislation for Congress to do the same
By Emily on 03/02/2010 @ 06:22 PM
When we helped elect Cong. Ann Kirkpatrick in 2008, we knew we were backing a candidate set on putting constituents ahead of herself. And it turns out that's exactly what we got.
Today, Ann announced her sponsorship of a bill to reduce congressional salaries by 5 percent, the Taking Responsibility for Congressional Pay Act. If the bill passes, member salaries would be cut for the first time since 1933, when they were reduced during the Great Depression.
Here's what Ann had to say about the bill:
"Families across the country are getting by on lower wages and finding ways to cut back during the downturn, and these are the folks that pay our salaries. The federal government’s budget is in much worse shape, so why shouldn’t senators and representatives have to feel the same pinch?”
“We are facing a historic challenge, and it will take historic action to get the job done. It has been 77 years since Congress’ last pay cut – I believe we are long past due for another."
We couldn't be prouder to see Ann leading the way for change. Way to go, Ann!
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