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Stop the pay increases given to congress by President Obama's executive order signed on December 27th, 2012.

Created by J.R. on January 01, 2013

Congressman John Barrow of Georgia has it right. President Obama should not give Congress pay raises. Congress has failed the last 3 years to pass a single buget. Every year, this is the most important obilgation Congress has to fulfull for the American people. Congress deserves an "F" grade for fail, not raises. Sign the Petition if you agree with Congressman Barrow's letter below:

Dear Speaker Boehner, Leader Cantor, Leader Pelosi, Whip Hoyer,

We oppose the pay increase for Members of Congress granted by Executive Order on December 27, 2012. The Executive Order would raise our salaries by $900 per year, beginning March 27, 2013.

We believe that it is inappropriate for Members of Congress to receive a pay increase of any size while American families and taxpayers continue to

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