29
Apr
2010
Washington, DC - (Apr 28, 2008) Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) today voted to block a Congressional pay raise that would take effect on January 1, 2011. The bill, H.R. 5146, will block the annual cost-of-living adjustment for members' salaries, saving taxpayers about one million dollars.
"Our nation is on the road to recovery after an historic economic crisis," Braley said. "As Americans work to get back on their feet, our job in Congress is to strengthen the middle class and create jobs."
Congress' action today continues the pay freeze already in place for 2010. The Senate passed identical legislation last week.
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