The Smith amendment is a simple and reasonable request that will bring into the light the late night legislative maneuvers that resulted in a pay increase that no one knew about, and no one voted on. Congress must think they're pulling the wool over the taxpayers' eyes. But we are not going to let them fleece hard- working Americans without a fight. Public service is about working hard to make our country a better place, not about improving one's stock portfolio.
Public service is about honesty, integrity and accountability.
Members of Congress make 3 times that amount. Yet over the same period of time, Congressional pay has continued to rise. The simple fact is that middle income salaries have not kept pace with Congressional salaries, yet Congress continues to grant themselves additional pay. I'm sure most taxpayers would love a raise to meet rising costs of living. But taxpayers, unlike Congress, cannot decide under cloak of darkness to grant themselves a pay increase.