Why is it Congress is allowed to increase their rate of pay (including bonuses and incentives) at a time when most Americans live on minimum wage or below? Congressional salaries should be rolled back to help the government through its financial crisis, rather than forcing the Average American to foot their high cost of living. Balance your own Budget, Congress!
Why is this important?
The Government is running out of money to manage it's departmental budgets, and then expects the middle / lower class workers to accept a pay freeze to help manage The Budget. If legislators are so concerned, perhaps they should consider cutting their own salaries first. Give back to the American public that which they have taken over the years, and preserve their congressional dignity. A Congress that would Serve American would earn my respect.