Watt Wants More Of Your Money
North Carolina’s own Mel “My Fat Wallet” Watt was one of only 15 esteemed members of Congress who this week voted to give themselves a de facto pay hike.
A raise. When his state’s unemployment rate tops 11 percent and approval ratings for Congress are lower than a snake’s belly. Wonderful.
Watt’s money grab came when Rep. Ron Paul led a motion to block Congress from getting its annual cost-of-living pay raise, which is automatic unless action is taken to block it. Watt and 14 of his Democrat colleagues apparently thought their job performance over the last year has been worthy of a pay raise. Pay for performance Congress – an oxymoron if ever there was.
Hat Tip: Adam Love, for a nice catch on this one
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