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they get a pay raise and we get chained CPI liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #1
And the current minimum wage is no different than the chained CPI. DCKit Dec 2012 #15
does he have to give to members of congress when he gives it to others ? JI7 Dec 2012 #2
According to factcheck.org octoberlib Dec 2012 #5
"Under current law, pay increases are determined by a cost-of-living formula... SidDithers Dec 2012 #16
Could you provide a link for that, octoberlib? I'd like to be able to Cha Dec 2012 #36
Never mind.. here's the link.. Cha Dec 2012 #39
surprising....NOT zabet Dec 2012 #3
ooh, I like that idea. liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #4
That's a great idea! It would hold them accountable. nt octoberlib Dec 2012 #7
Your right, I think they need a pink slip. oldbanjo Dec 2012 #10
well isn't that special Skittles Dec 2012 #6
For what? world wide wally Dec 2012 #8
Yep, we all gotta tighten our belts. UnrepentantLiberal Dec 2012 #9
Here's the answer and sorry, you can't blame President Obama.. Cha Dec 2012 #38
Please folks, get it correct Bohunk68 Dec 2012 #11
Too late...the O-haters have reached full-poutrage mode. It must run its course now. tjwash Dec 2012 #19
That's right. And the content of this OP Skidmore Dec 2012 #22
Thank you. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2012 #27
Congressional pay raises are automatic unless they specifically vote to stop it. NYC Liberal Dec 2012 #12
not true Enrique Dec 2012 #13
Because Congress voted specifically to stop it for those years. They failed to do so this year. NYC Liberal Dec 2012 #14
That is wrong... zabet Dec 2012 #18
Congress pulled a neat little stunt 20 years ago. NYC Liberal Dec 2012 #25
Thank you zabet Dec 2012 #33
I would be okay with it if they would do the same with the minimum wage! NYC Liberal Dec 2012 #35
Congress should be allotted a pay CUT - to ZERO. Until and unless... ProfessionalLeftist Dec 2012 #17
YES! zabet Dec 2012 #21
it's good work if you can get it datasuspect Dec 2012 #20
The President CANNOT raise the pay of Congress. NutmegYankee Dec 2012 #23
Typical....truth twisted heading to further anti Obama rhetoric. Sheepshank Dec 2012 #24
Ok. I read the debunk. Nevermind Buzz Clik Dec 2012 #26
This article glosses over the ugly truth Robb Dec 2012 #28
Smells like puppy breath, tastes like kitten. Buzz Clik Dec 2012 #29
Rewarding bad behavior AndyA Dec 2012 #30
I wish he actually had that power (which he doesn't) tavernier Dec 2012 #31
Here's a copy of the executive order octoberlib Dec 2012 #32
I'm glad to see most federal workers get a raise democrattotheend Dec 2012 #34
While a SHITLOAD of people are still UNEMPLOYED, CAN'T FIND WORK and DearHeart Dec 2012 #37
Take action Smile47 Dec 2012 #40
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