Back in 1969, Congress was in session for 350 days out of the year. In 2006, the leadership has decided to devote 72 days, or a little over two months, to official legislative business. When Mondays and Fridays are included in this total (voting generally only takes place Tuesday through Thursday), this number rises to 125 days.
This is absolutely ridiculous!! Why aren't we demanding our Congress-people to work as many days a year as we do!! I haven't taken a vacation since May 2003 because I can't afford to, but Congress average wage is over $170,000 per year, not including stocks, bonuses, and "other". What gives? Why do we accept this, aren't we their boss?
2006-09-16
07:10:28
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