[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 110 (Wednesday, August 10, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: August 10, 1994]
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              SUPPORT THE CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

  (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, today the House is scheduled 
to vote on H.R. 4822, the Congressional Accountability Act. As 1 of 4 
who offered such a bill on the first day of this Congress and one of 
the 10 core freshmen who have been active in congressional reform since 
day one of the 103d Congress, I heartily support H.R. 4822.
  But we cannot let this be our last step. It is only the first in the 
long road to reform.
  The House can and must take the lead. The Constitution established 
the House to be the body closer and more responsive to the people. And 
now we need to respond by reforming ourselves.
  Each time someone sees a reserved parking spot at the airport, it 
reminds them of how they hate Congress. My bill, H.R. 4444, does away 
with airport parking. It finishes the job the Senate left incomplete.
  My bill brings us in line with the American people in health care, 
pensions, and travel guidelines, among others.
  Vote for H.R. 4822 as a first step and support H.R. 4444 for total 
congressional reform.

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