Freeze Congressional salaries first in the event of government shutdown until a resolution is reached.

If the average American does not do the job they are hired to do, and in fact REFUSES to do so, they would be fired. We must hold Congress accountable when they do not do their jobs. Voting is not enough! They fail to reach an acceptable agreement for a budget year after year due to bickering and holding out for personal favors or party negotiations. They do not deserve to be paid for a job they are unwilling or unable to do. If you want to know where to save money in the budget, there are about 525 places to look. The blame for sequestration rests solely on the heads of the members of Congress and the President. Do your jobs or lose your paycheck like everyone else in the country.