"Republican Sen. Rob Portman is urging President Obama to rescind a recent executive order granting pay increases to Congress and other federal officials, saying the move doesn't exactly jibe with the country's debt crisis."
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/12/31/obama-gives-congress-pay-raise/#ixzz2GfsPP1x2
a senator that just might get it?
Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by mont974x4, Dec 31, 2012.
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Earth Wind and Fire Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
I LIKE IT!!!!:thumbs:
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Jedi Knight Well-Known MemberSite SupporterI guess it would take an executive order because the American citizens would not have!
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And under what Constitutional Authority is this Executive Order?
We already know. Obama thinks he is king. But he isn't. And the House pursestring holders (potted plants), will just yawn, ho hum. Par for the (obama golf) course.... -
I have a better idea. Cut off the salary of every Congress person and their staffs until the Congress starts governing this nation by the Constitution and with a balanced budget.
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Jedi Knight Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
Hummmm didn't our President say it's immoral to be in debt?
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Yes your President did.
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Jedi Knight Well-Known MemberSite SupporterI guess your from another country? He's not your President? :smilewinkgrin:
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At first glance, this is just another attempt by the Whitehouse to further render the Congress null and void. Especially, in the eyes of the public.
From the link: