House of Representatives will work a whole 97 days this year.

Published on March 30, 2006 By Moderateman In Politics

Now we can truly see our tax dollars at work. The house of representatives, the minor house of congress will spend just a measly 97 days at work this year, while collecting there full salary!! The law states that members of congress shall not collect pay for days they are not there, but since does our lawmakers obey any law that might affect themselves?

So not only do these professional slackers not really work for a living, they want to also be payed for not working!

I for one am outraged!! Where else can someone "work" and get 268 days off?

Comments (Page 2)

Moderateman

on Mar 30, 2006

#14 by BakerStreet
Thursday, March 30, 2006

15 by shadesofgrey
Thursday, March 30, 2006

ok here is how this one works, you two can believe that they work hard and could make more money in the private sector.

I will believe the truth hah hah heh heh

shadesofgrey

on Mar 30, 2006

I will believe the truth hah hah heh heh

Wow, how very open minded of you. Jeez, I couldn't possibly know a thing about how Congress works--what a silly little girl I am.

Moderateman

on Mar 30, 2006

17 by shadesofgrey
Thursday, March 30, 2006

will believe the truth hah hah heh heh

Wow, how very open minded of you. Jeez, I couldn't possibly know a thing about how Congress works--what a silly little girl I am.

stop it now shades, you KNOW I respect you and your opinion.

some things I need to chew over awhile shades, no one can FORCE me to change my mind, it must come from within. You know I have changed my mind about things before and am open minded. Now take yer shoes off , get in the kitchen where you belong! and cook me something!!

MM ducks and runs away laughing like a loon.

on Mar 30, 2006

whole 97 days this year.

I would have said it was budget-saving but apparently they get paid like they worked full-time.

The House plans to be in Washington 97 days this year.

But same time, they may be also working elsewhere. They better be...

shadesofgrey

on Mar 30, 2006

and cook me something!!

Oh, you really don't want me to do that, it could be the end of you! (I'm certainly not known for my culinary skills)

bakerstreet

on Mar 30, 2006

You think most of these guys weren't at least comfortable before they got to the US House? last I read about 42% of the US Congress are attorneys. You don't think an attorney can do better than $150k a year?

This is a Lefty type position. Bush is an idiot, but he's so smart he can't get caught. Congress is full of lawyers and fatcats, but they are all lazy types who couldn't do better than upper middle class.

You ain't trying.

Moderateman

on Mar 31, 2006

Reply By: BakerStreetPosted: Thursday, March 30, 2006You think most of these guys weren't at least comfortable before they got to the US House? last I read about 42% of the US Congress are attorneys. You don't think an attorney can do better than $150k a year?This is a Lefty type position. Bush is an idiot, but he's so smart he can't get caught. Congress is full of lawyers and fatcats, but they are all lazy types who couldn't do better than upper middle class.You ain't trying.

I am giving my stance serious thought baker, it's the best I can do for now.

Moderateman

on Apr 01, 2006

After serious consideration, I think I must agree that they work hard, BUT there are not working hard enough and should be in session more than 97 days

davad70

on Apr 01, 2006

BUT there are not working hard enough and should be in session more than 97 days

I agree! They should be in session for 123 days. Oh wait, they already are....nevermind.

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