Congressman Continues to Oppose Automatic Pay Raises for Members of Congress
December 23, 2009
“In these lean economic times, Congress should demonstrate fiscal responsibility and end the practice of automatic pay raises,” Congressman Cohen said. “With unemployment high and so many families in the 9th District struggling to make ends meet, it is the right thing to do.”
In February, Congressman Cohen joined more than 100 co-sponsors on H.R. 156, which blocked the automatic pay increase for FY2010. The measure was successfully adopted by Congressional leaders over the summer.
In 1989, Congress passed a law that provides lawmakers with an automatic pay raise every January unless they vote specifically to reject the raise.
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Steven Broderick
Communications Director
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9)
1005 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Direct: 202-226-7916
Main: 202-225-3265
steven.broderick@mail.house.gov
In February, Congressman Cohen joined more than 100 co-sponsors on H.R. 156, which blocked the automatic pay increase for FY2010. The measure was successfully adopted by Congressional leaders over the summer.
In 1989, Congress passed a law that provides lawmakers with an automatic pay raise every January unless they vote specifically to reject the raise.
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________________________
Steven Broderick
Communications Director
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9)
1005 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Direct: 202-226-7916
Main: 202-225-3265
steven.broderick@mail.house.gov