[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 104 (Tuesday, August 2, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: August 2, 1994]
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                            REFORM IS COMING

  (Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Mr. Speaker, in yesterday's Roll Call there 
was a report of one of our Members being hit hard for the perks of 
Congress as he runs for a Senate seat.
  Yesterday's Roll Call also ran another story of yet another perk that 
will be used against incumbents: moving our offices to get a better 
view of the Capitol, a closer walk, or more space.
  These moves cost the taxpayers millions and millions of dollars every 
election cycle. Each office move in the other body costs over $33,000. 
Is it fair or right that many taxpayers pay a large portion of their 
yearly earnings just so one of us can have a shorter walk to the 
Capitol?
  If you want to move your office, fine: But pay for it out of your 
office account, as my reform bill, H.R. 4444, calls for. Make the 
choice between a better view and reductions elsewhere in office 
spending. Americans make these kinds of choices daily in the real 
world.
  Reform is coming, Mr. Speaker. Congress can take the lead or be run 
over at the polls in November.
  Support H.R. 4444.

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