I do agree that going after congressional salaries is relatively meaningless.
gahrie
It has the same weight of symbolism as cutting earmarks. And symbols are important.
Alasdair
At the moment, given the US economy, I know that *I* prefer the symbolism being used by the soon-to-be-Speaker, and the symbolism on earmarks, rather than the current Obama actions …
RT @dmataconis: Cutting Congressional Pay: Pointless Symbolism http://bit.ly/aeupyc
I do agree that going after congressional salaries is relatively meaningless.
It has the same weight of symbolism as cutting earmarks. And symbols are important.
At the moment, given the US economy, I know that *I* prefer the symbolism being used by the soon-to-be-Speaker, and the symbolism on earmarks, rather than the current Obama actions …