Congressional pay will rise by the lower of CPI or 3%.
You have to admit, it's a bit unfair for those in government to assured constant pay increases while many struggle during a down economy.
Note: This is one of many steps I received in an email designed to make congress work a little bit more "for the people". All steps are to be included in "The Congressional Reform Act of 2011".
The previous step to this can be found here so that you may view/sign each petition:
Short URL: http://wh.gov/4fo
Long URL: https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions/!/petition/eliminate-special-congr...