Manchin Proposes Congressional Pay Cuts to Incentivize Passing Spending Bills
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Senator Joe Manchin believes Congress members should face pay penalties if they don't pass funding bills on time. He wants to "inspire" them to get deals done.
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Manchin serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, which is responsible for government spending bills. Congress hasn't passed all 12 bills on time since 1997.
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House Republicans wanted to pass all 12 bills this year, but hardliners demanded policies that lost moderate support. The Senate hasn't voted on most bills.
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Manchin wants balanced budget rules like governors have, forcing spending to align with revenues. He believes rising debt threatens U.S. security.
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Manchin says Congress should budget like households and businesses, not print money. He's ending his Senate career after 14 years of seeking compromise.