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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 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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TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2getajob; congress; getajob; lindasanchez; shutdown
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This congresswoman has your interests at heart!
1 posted on 04/07/2011 11:36:04 AM PDT by Rufus2007
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If you can’t afford to be in Congress - don’t. Besides, I think they still get paid.


2 posted on 04/07/2011 11:38:21 AM PDT by greatvikingone
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“I’m still paying off my student loans. "

From 16 years ago? Pathetic.

3 posted on 04/07/2011 11:39:09 AM PDT by avacado
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To: greatvikingone

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


4 posted on 04/07/2011 11:39:09 AM PDT by ExTexasRedhead
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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.
5 posted on 04/07/2011 11:40:54 AM PDT by oh8eleven (RVN '67-'68)
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To: Rufus2007

Ask Barney Frank for a loan.


6 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?)
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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!


7 posted on 04/07/2011 11:42:17 AM PDT by DBrow
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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.


8 posted on 04/07/2011 11:43:17 AM PDT by ßuddaßudd (7 days - 7 ways Guero >>> with a floating, shifting, ever changing persona.....)
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Oh boo f’n hoo.


9 posted on 04/07/2011 11:44:36 AM PDT by beethovenfan (If Islam is the solution, the "problem" must be freedom.)
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To: Rufus2007
What a frelling liar. She will continue to get paid.
10 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)
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If the troops have to forego paychecks and stay on the job then so should Congress.


11 posted on 04/07/2011 11:45:32 AM PDT by K-Stater
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To: Rufus2007

Perhaps she can move in with her sister.


12 posted on 04/07/2011 11:46:23 AM PDT by PrincessB (Drill Baby Drill.)
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I say she should quit!

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

Regards,

13 posted on 04/07/2011 11:48:17 AM PDT by alexander_busek
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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.. .
14 posted on 04/07/2011 11:50:21 AM PDT by JoanneSD
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Yes, doesn’t Loretta have a spare couch or something?
Maybe some extra cheese in the refrigerator?


15 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)
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To: Rufus2007
Democratic California Rep. Linda Sánchez begging for cab fare in between votes on the House floor.


16 posted on 04/07/2011 11:51:50 AM PDT by Lazlo in PA (Now living in a newly minted Red State.)
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17 posted on 04/07/2011 11:53:44 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: alexander_busek

She could cut down on her grocery bill!


18 posted on 04/07/2011 11:53:51 AM PDT by notaliberal
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To: Rufus2007

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


19 posted on 04/07/2011 11:58:21 AM PDT by rock_lobsta (Enemy of obama.)
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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.

20 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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