Monday, January 26, 2009

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s Third District announced today that she has signed on as a cosponsor to H.R. 156, the Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act.  This bill would block the automatic pay raise Members of Congress are set to receive in 2010.

“Unemployment in my district has reached record levels, the highest in 25 years, and could continue to rise during this economic recession,” Congresswoman Titus said.  “Families are tightening their belts and too many hard-working Nevadans are desperate to find a job.  It is unconscionable that during this time of economic hardship that Members of Congress are scheduled to receive an automatic pay raise.  This important legislation will block the raise and send a message to the American people that this Congress is here to work for them, not enrich ourselves.”

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Tags: fiscal responsibility