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US Rep Michael Arcuri (D-NY) has authored "The Congressional Belt tightening Act of 2010".
Under this proposal all congressman would have a 5% pay cut, which amounts to $8,700 from their current salary of $174,000.
In addition, his bill would require a permanent up-or-down vote on all further salary increases.
Currently, an annual pay raise is automatic, unless voted down by Congress.