start running the Government like any other business in the US that provide goods or services to customers(Tax Payers)

I believe it is time that the US Gov. start running itself like any other business that provides goods or services to customers. Any successful company in America looks within to make cuts when times are tough and money is short, they don't ask their customers to just pay more so they can survive, if they did, that company will not survive for long, as customers will find somewhere else to get their products for the best price. Unfortunately we can shop for a better US government, if we could, I'm sure we would. As elected officials, you owe it to your customers (tax payers) to provide the best goods/services that you can without continually asking your customer to just pay MORE! Suspend government employee pay raises, retirement contributions, etc. Start living like the rest of us.