Senator Russ Feingold: The Control Spending Now Act

Senator Russ Feingold: The Control Spending Now Act: "'While many Americans are struggling to find jobs, members of Congress still get a raise unless they act to stop it,' Feingold said. 'I'm pleased Congress acted to give up its raise next year but it's time to end this system once and for all. The House should follow the Senate's lead and end this back-door pay raise system.'

“The automatic pay raise sends a bad message to the American people who are already cynical about government. There’s no reason, in any circumstance, that members of Congress should automatically receive a bump in pay, but it’s a slap in the face to do it when people across the country are tightening their own belts,” Grassley said."