Dem Congresswoman Complains She Can't Afford to Give Up Paycheck in the Event of Shutdown

The Daily Caller ^ | April 7, 2011 | Jeff Poor

[Rufus2007]

With 8.8 percent unemployment across the country and more than 8 million people claiming unemployment benefits, one California congresswoman wants people to know they’re not the only ones facing financial hardship. Who else might be? The lawmaker herself.

In an appearance on MSNBC Thursday, Democratic California Rep. Linda Sánchez talked about the downsides of a federal government shutdown. Some lawmakers, to the seriousness of the issue, have said they would forgo their paychecks in the event of that shutdown. Sanchez explained she just can’t afford to go along with that idea.

“I have to tell you that I live paycheck-to-paycheck, like most Americans,” Sánchez said. “I’m still paying off my student loans. I have a 2-year-old son who I have to support, and I have to maintain residences on both coasts. It’s very difficult for me to say, ‘Hey, I can give up my paycheck,’ because the reality is, I have financial obligations that I have to meet on a month-to-month basis that doesn’t make it possible for me.”

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[Rufus2007]

This congresswoman has your interests at heart!

[greatvikingone]

If you can’t afford to be in Congress - don’t. Besides, I think they still get paid.

[avacado]

“I’m still paying off my student loans. "

From 16 years ago? Pathetic.

[ExTexasRedhead]

Tell her to go on unemployment like millions of others that Obama cares about. LOL

[oh8eleven]

Members of Congress receive an annual salary of $174,000
No mention of the free healthcare or the 1000s of other perks they get.
Feckin' commie POS.

[Attention Surplus Disorder]

Ask Barney Frank for a loan.

[DBrow]

In the last Republican-caused shutdown, Fed workers who were furloughed got their pay retroactively once the Republican-caused shutdown was over. So it’s like paid vacation.

I don’t know if that applies to a TEA Party caused shutdown, though!

[ßuddaßudd]

Dont tell me our esteemed political leaders are living paycheck to paycheck like most of us?
She must be doing something wrong or not on the right committee.

[beethovenfan]

Oh boo f’n hoo.

[svcw]

What a frelling liar. She will continue to get paid.

[K-Stater]

If the troops have to forego paychecks and stay on the job then so should Congress.

[PrincessB]

Perhaps she can move in with her sister.

[alexander_busek]

I say she should quit!

Tell them to take this "stinkin' job" and shove it! There! That'll show 'em!

Regards,

[JoanneSD]

I have a 2-year-old son who I have to support Where is the kids father? If she cannot make it on that salary, she should get a higher paying job.. .

[silverleaf]

Yes, doesn’t Loretta have a spare couch or something?
Maybe some extra cheese in the refrigerator?

[Lazlo in PA]

Democratic California Rep. Linda Sánchez begging for cab fare in between votes on the House floor.

[dfwgator]

[notaliberal]

She could cut down on her grocery bill!

[rock_lobsta]

Perhaps they should have passed a budget last year...

[Night Hides Not]

AFAIK she's married. Doesn't her hubby bring in any income?

I would think that being a congress critter's spouse is a gateway to a high paying job in DC, like Linda Daschle.