An open letter to the U.S. Congress

Demand for Accountability Regarding Congressional Absence and Compensation

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Demand for Accountability Regarding Congressional Absence and Compensation I am a voting constituent and taxpayer expressing disapproval regarding extended, unexcused congressional absences. According to recent reports detailing Senator Mitch McConnell’s three-month absence as the Senate reconvenes, public servants are continuing to receive full taxpayer-funded compensation despite not performing their primary legislative duties. Constituents across this country are expected to report to work to receive a paycheck. Allowing lawmakers and their staff to draw full salaries during months-long absences without accountability is unacceptable. I urge you to initiate immediate proceedings to address this prolonged absence, including vote-removal mechanisms and the immediate suspension of compensation for Senator McConnell and his staff until active service resumes. Taxpayers should not fund salaries for jobs that are actively left undone.

First sent on September 13 by People Who Value Science

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