If Congress was forced to live like the public we would have government programs that actual helped.
-Congress must utilize the same healthcare options available to the general public. If you are over 65 you must use Medicare. If a veteran then you must use the VA.
-No Dual citizenship. Your loyalties should be 100% to America.
-No lifetime retirement. Your salary will support your IRA, not the public.
-Your income will be audited.
-Hold congress to their oath of office. You violate and its treason.
-No more special benefits like slush funds for inappropriate behavior.
-No paid trips out of the country.
-Must utilize public transportation.
-No second homes in DC. Since you are representing your state there is no reason to live in DC.
-Unable to come back as a lobbyist.
-Unable to vote yourself a raise in salary.
-You’re only going to be in office for a maximum of 8 years so don’t get used to living the high life.
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-Congress in same Social Security system as everyone else…with same rules
(this should be applicable to all government employee)
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This should be put into a category to be voted on.
Senate & House should not get special benefits, treatment, retirement etc… They are employees, they work for us.
Let’s cut this out of control expense