Titus: Blocking Congressional Pay Raise Sends A Message That We Are Changing The Way Business Is Done In Washington

Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada's Third District spoke today on the House floor in support of legislation she cosponsored to block the automatic pay raise for members of Congress. Below are her remarks as delivered.

"Later today, the House will consider legislation to stop the automatic pay raise for members of Congress during this fiscal year. I am proud to be a cosponsor of this bill because I believe strongly that members of Congress should not receive a pay raise when so many families in Nevada are struggling with job loss, homes that are underwater, and uncertainty about their economic future.

"Unemployment in my district has reached record levels, the highest in 25 years. Families are tightening their belts and too many hard-working Nevadans are desperate to find a job. It would be unconscionable during this time of economic hardship for members of Congress to receive an automatic pay raise. Our action today will send a message to the American people that we are changing the way that business is done in Washington and we are serious about putting our economy on the path to recovery and restoring economic security for all Americans."

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