[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 121 (Friday, September 5, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1714]
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                           CONGRESSIONAL PAY

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                            HON. MARK GREEN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 4, 2003

  Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, this body must understand that 
by giving itself a pay hike today, it sends a message to the American 
people that the Congress is woefully out of touch. In my state, the 
economy has serious problems. People are losing their jobs. Families 
are too worried about whether there's going to be another paycheck at 
all to even think about when a raise might be coming. This pay boost is 
a terrible idea, it's irresponsible, and it's a slap in the face of 
taxpayers during this very tough time.

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