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Dem Congresswoman Complains She Can't Afford to Give Up Paycheck in the Event of Shutdown
The Daily Caller ^
| April 7, 2011
| Jeff Poor
Posted on 04/07/2011 11:36:00 AM PDT by 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 theyre 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 cant afford to go along with that idea.
I have to tell you that I live paycheck-to-paycheck, like most Americans, Sánchez said. Im 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. Its 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 doesnt make it possible for me.
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TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2getajob; congress; getajob; lindasanchez; shutdown
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This congresswoman has your interests at heart!
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posted on
04/07/2011 11:36:04 AM PDT
by
Rufus2007
To: Rufus2007
If you can’t afford to be in Congress - don’t. Besides, I think they still get paid.
To: Rufus2007
Im still paying off my student loans. " From 16 years ago? Pathetic.
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posted on
04/07/2011 11:39:09 AM PDT
by
avacado
To: greatvikingone
Tell her to go on unemployment like millions of others that Obama cares about. LOL
To: Rufus2007
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.
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posted on
04/07/2011 11:40:54 AM PDT
by
oh8eleven
(RVN '67-'68)
To: Rufus2007
Ask Barney Frank for a loan.
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posted on
04/07/2011 11:40:58 AM PDT
by
Attention Surplus Disorder
(Which has more wrinkles? Helen Thomas' face or Lawrence O'Donnells' panties?)
To: Rufus2007
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!
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posted on
04/07/2011 11:42:17 AM PDT
by
DBrow
To: Rufus2007
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.
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posted on
04/07/2011 11:43:17 AM PDT
by
ßuddaßudd
(7 days - 7 ways Guero >>> with a floating, shifting, ever changing persona.....)
To: Rufus2007
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posted on
04/07/2011 11:44:36 AM PDT
by
beethovenfan
(If Islam is the solution, the "problem" must be freedom.)
To: Rufus2007
What a frelling liar. She will continue to get paid.
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posted on
04/07/2011 11:45:24 AM PDT
by
svcw
(Non forgiveness is like holding a hot coal thinking the other person will be blistered)
To: Rufus2007
If the troops have to forego paychecks and stay on the job then so should Congress.
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posted on
04/07/2011 11:45:32 AM PDT
by
K-Stater
To: Rufus2007
Perhaps she can move in with her sister.
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posted on
04/07/2011 11:46:23 AM PDT
by
PrincessB
(Drill Baby Drill.)
To: Rufus2007
I say she should quit!
Tell them to take this "stinkin' job" and shove it! There! That'll show 'em!
Regards,
To: greatvikingone
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.. .
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posted on
04/07/2011 11:50:21 AM PDT
by
JoanneSD
To: PrincessB
Yes, doesn’t Loretta have a spare couch or something?
Maybe some extra cheese in the refrigerator?
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posted on
04/07/2011 11:51:18 AM PDT
by
silverleaf
(All that is necessary for evil to succeed, is that good men do nothing)
To: Rufus2007
Democratic California Rep. Linda Sánchez begging for cab fare in between votes on the House floor.
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posted on
04/07/2011 11:51:50 AM PDT
by
Lazlo in PA
(Now living in a newly minted Red State.)
To: Rufus2007
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posted on
04/07/2011 11:53:44 AM PDT
by
dfwgator
To: alexander_busek
She could cut down on her grocery bill!
To: Rufus2007
Perhaps they should have passed a budget last year...
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posted on
04/07/2011 11:58:21 AM PDT
by
rock_lobsta
(Enemy of obama.)
To: Rufus2007
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.
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posted on
04/07/2011 12:01:22 PM PDT
by
Night Hides Not
(If Dick Cheney = Darth Vader, then Joe Biden = Dark Helmet)
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