Should Congress implement pay & benefit reduction changes on themselves similar to which they produce for the military?

2016-06-03T13:58:34-04:00

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/06/03/senate-plan-to-overhaul-military-housing-pay-faces-pushback.html

Senate plan to overhaul military housing pay faces pushback | Fox News

America’s troops – who haven’t seen a raise over 2 percent in years – could soon see their monthly pay actually go down in some cases if a Senate plan to overhaul the military housing allowance goes through.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2016 2:25 PM

2016-06-03T14:25:45-04:00

Yes. I also believe they should have the same retirement and healthcare options that the Military does.

Response by MGySgt James Forward made Jun 3 at 2016 2:29 PM

2016-06-03T14:29:22-04:00

The 27th Amendment to the Constitution states "No law varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened". They do get to vote on their COLA, they should get the same COLA that the SS gets. Don't see this on getting overturned anytime soon, it only took 200 years to get it ratified. Semper FI.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Jun 3 at 2016 2:31 PM

2016-06-03T14:31:40-04:00

Yes, but don't hold your breath.
Nor the reduction, limitation, elimination of lifetime pensions for serving just ONE term

Response by SSG Pete Fleming made Jun 3 at 2016 2:49 PM

2016-06-03T14:49:27-04:00

I don't agree with career politicians nor do I agree with them getting a retirement.

Response by CMSgt Darrell Lamme made Jun 3 at 2016 3:07 PM

2016-06-03T15:07:39-04:00

I am a firm believer that Congress should not get pay increases as long as the military and civil service are not. Additionally, I believe that Congress should not get a full pay retirement after 8 years in office. They should get one years pay and out the door. If they manage to stay there for 20, then a retirement might be warranted.

Response by SFC John Russell made Jun 3 at 2016 5:35 PM

2016-06-03T17:35:37-04:00

Simply put YES!

Response by SPC Rory J. Mattheisen made Jun 3 at 2016 8:46 PM

2016-06-03T20:46:14-04:00

Yes

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2016 9:32 PM

2016-06-03T21:32:05-04:00

Damn right. Will they? Not a snowball's chance in Hades!!!

Response by MSgt John McGowan made Jun 3 at 2016 9:54 PM

2016-06-03T21:54:22-04:00

MSG Congress should do a lot of things they don't do. Remember they vote for their own benefits and pay. To answer your question, yes they should but they are so far out of touch with you and I that the most importment thing is re-election.

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Jun 4 at 2016 2:50 AM

2016-06-04T02:50:47-04:00

Everyone is all hung up on Congressional pay. I agree it is kinda out there on the high end of OMGness. Still, their pay is nothing compared to their pay per play opportunities. I have a plan to eliminate the influence of outside money.
These steps are designed to equalize the influence of each member in each house.
1. The Congress and Senate should be term limited.
2. The sitting Congress and Senate should have their personal assets frozen while serving. These assets should be placed in the trust of a government public accountant/ investment professional reflecting the G rate of the TSP.
3. The sitting Congress and Senate should have to live on their allotted pay in their positions.
4. No outside fees can increase the income of the sitting representatives.
5. The only way for sitting representatives to increase their income would be to invest in the current market like everyone else.
6. Every law that is passed must apply to the representatives in Congress and the Senate.
7. After leaving the service of the people, no former Representative nor Senator should be able to attain personal employment in a position that corresponds with sitting members for a full term limit after they leave office.
I challenge @John McCain to present and pass a better reform before I have a chance to vote against him.

Response by SGT Michael Kiumbe Reynolds made Jun 4 at 2016 5:48 PM

2016-06-04T17:48:59-04:00

Amen!

Response by SGT Paul Mackay made Jun 12 at 2016 10:14 PM

2016-06-12T22:14:52-04:00

yes