Does it apply to Congress? Any bets? House Passes Stop Government Abuse Act Yesterday the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Stop Government Abuse Act. This bill would allow federal government officials who are under investigation to be placed on unpaid leave. Currently, they still collect pay and benefits while on administrative leave. Also, it would cap bonuses that can be paid to senior career government employees. If the act becomes law, it will give U.S. citizens the authority to record their telephone conversations with most federal employees. Congressman Cantor spoke in favor of the bill on the House floor. He said, “Our plan is to stop the reckless waste of taxpayer dollars with new controls for federal agency spending, and to give new powers to our citizens so that government bureaucrats can be held accountable for any political intimidation or poor customer service that may occur. “These reforms are reforms that our country needs because many in Washington have simply forgotten the most important principle – that the federal government works for the people and not the other way around.” Team Cantor
Posted on: Sun, 04 Aug 2013 01:09:47 +0000