Obama to Congress in weekly address: Get back in town and pass some bills

Source: Daily Kos

Some Members of Congress are more worried about their jobs and their paychecks this campaign season than they are about yours.



President Obama in this morning's weekly address this week blasted Congress—and in most instances, Republican members—for skipping town (yes, he used that expression) with bills languishing, problems proliferating and citizens strapped.

Last week, without much fanfare, Members of the House of Representatives banged a gavel, turned out the lights, and rushed home, declaring their work finished for now.

If that frustrates you, it should – because their work isn’t finished.

See, when they skipped town, Members of Congress left a whole bunch of proposals sitting on the table – actions that would create jobs, boost our economy, and strengthen middle-class security.The items left undone that could use a little action:



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