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Hardly working: Congress in session 126 days next year
Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor released the new House calendar for the 113th Congress on Friday, and if you thought the 112th Congress was unproductive—just wait.
In 2013, the House will be in session for a grand total of 126 days. Congress will spend roughly two-thirds of the year not working. In January, Congress will be in session for eight days—which, compared to August where they will be in session for two days, is considered a “full month.” June will be Congress’ busiest month with 16 whole days of work.
If only we could all give ourselves 239 days off every year.
http://tv.msnbc.com/2012/11/30/hardly-working-congress-in-session-126-days-next-year/
In 2013, the House will be in session for a grand total of 126 days. Congress will spend roughly two-thirds of the year not working. In January, Congress will be in session for eight days—which, compared to August where they will be in session for two days, is considered a “full month.” June will be Congress’ busiest month with 16 whole days of work.
If only we could all give ourselves 239 days off every year.
http://tv.msnbc.com/2012/11/30/hardly-working-congress-in-session-126-days-next-year/
You betcha - it's getting mighty cold down here!
(A hat, scarf and gloves too....)
I know! Scary stuff!
(I think Satan just bought a ski parka....) LOL
I agree with you 100% on this one.
Yep, that's kind of the same way I feel as well.
AMEN!
There are 365 days a year. With the kind of money these chumps are being paid, 256 (minimum) is adequate in DC. That gives them nearly 100 other days to be "home" talking with the people they "represent".
They are making plenty of money that they can afford flying the wife and kids up for a few long weekends.... It is enough, and with only 126 days in session, it explains why $hit doesn't get handled. They spend half of that 126 coming up with half baked ideas and the other half pointing fingers and laying blame. It $ucks... they can do better and they can do more.
With today's technology and as big as some of these people's staffs are, there is no reason they can't "talk with the people they represent" and get things done in DC.
They are making plenty of money that they can afford flying the wife and kids up for a few long weekends.... It is enough, and with only 126 days in session, it explains why $hit doesn't get handled. They spend half of that 126 coming up with half baked ideas and the other half pointing fingers and laying blame. It $ucks... they can do better and they can do more.
With today's technology and as big as some of these people's staffs are, there is no reason they can't "talk with the people they represent" and get things done in DC.
Teko, they don't WORK 126 days, that is how long they are in session. Time spent in the office is working. And this is not exclusive to congress but is the same for the most part for the senate.
Here is an interesting article.
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2011/06/20/no-place-like-offices-for-house-members.html
This article brought up something intersting to me. I know that congressmen are not moving their families to Washington like they used to--- and they come in, do their work and leave. This article talks about days in the past in which congressmen all socialized together, had kids in school together, etc. The things that helps to build relationships. This article links that lack of contact to less bipartisonship. Kind of interesting and does make sense.
If they have no district office time and are performing NO duties at all on the other days of the year, then yes. 126 days is a problem for me too. I am giving them the benefit of the doubt that they are working in their district offices much of the other time.
Here is an interesting article.
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2011/06/20/no-place-like-offices-for-house-members.html
This article brought up something intersting to me. I know that congressmen are not moving their families to Washington like they used to--- and they come in, do their work and leave. This article talks about days in the past in which congressmen all socialized together, had kids in school together, etc. The things that helps to build relationships. This article links that lack of contact to less bipartisonship. Kind of interesting and does make sense.
If they have no district office time and are performing NO duties at all on the other days of the year, then yes. 126 days is a problem for me too. I am giving them the benefit of the doubt that they are working in their district offices much of the other time.
Here we go.
http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/uscongress/a/congresspay.htm
http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/uscongress/a/congresspay.htm
I did however find this while on my quest for an answer to my question, no it doesnt answer my question but sure highlights just one more problem with our money and the way it is spent. This one is just texas, check it out.
http://www.texaswatchdog.org/2012/07/texas-members-of-congress-dip-once-twice-three-times/1343256806.story
http://www.texaswatchdog.org/2012/07/texas-members-of-congress-dip-once-twice-three-times/1343256806.story
Interesting conversation! I have not researched this so maybe some of you might have the answers but Im gonna think aloud for just a second and it may or may not make any sense. If Congress works 126 days next year (we will just use that one calender for the sake of this conversation), dont we pay them something like 172 thous a year (im guessing its in that range somewhere), full medical benefits, retirement etc. And as sm so wisely stated, they go home to their states and work for their constituents when not in washington, which I agree, that makes sense to me. But, are they getting paid by the states too for their jobs there or is that included in that 172,000 a year they get for that 126 days of attending washington business? Because to me, if we are paying them for simply that 126 days with all those perks and still nothing is getting done, its time to hit the streets, imo. Anybody know?
Yes. It is hard to tell sometimes.
Ha, if my husband were a congressmen, um, I doubt I'd be on med help's current events forum.
My husband works like a dog, poor guy. He travels for work and some trips are grueling and long. And when at home, he goes to the office all day and then works on his computer in the evenings, etc. And when he works from home, he has conference calls morning, noon and night and gets about 300 emails a day that he answers. No joke. I couldn't handle an inbox like that.
So, I'm sure my husband works harder than any congressmen or senator, really.
Ha, if my husband were a congressmen, um, I doubt I'd be on med help's current events forum.
My husband works like a dog, poor guy. He travels for work and some trips are grueling and long. And when at home, he goes to the office all day and then works on his computer in the evenings, etc. And when he works from home, he has conference calls morning, noon and night and gets about 300 emails a day that he answers. No joke. I couldn't handle an inbox like that.
So, I'm sure my husband works harder than any congressmen or senator, really.
I am going to feel very embarrassed if your husband is a Congressman!
Geesh wouldn't that be something...I wasn't sure if it was a dig that is why I asked. It is hard to pick up what is behind a statement when you don't hear it, ya know what I mean?
Geesh wouldn't that be something...I wasn't sure if it was a dig that is why I asked. It is hard to pick up what is behind a statement when you don't hear it, ya know what I mean?
I guess I can see from how I wrote that where you questioned if it was a dig. It wasn't and sorry if it appeared that way. :>)
Honest. My husband has a job where he has part 'out of the office' and part 'in the office'------- and that was what I was equating it too. He even sometimes goes to NO office and works from home but is still working none the less.
So, I was looking at this as saying something like my husband spends X number of days in the field with customers. When in reality, he works all year long.
Why would I give you a dig about that?
So, I was looking at this as saying something like my husband spends X number of days in the field with customers. When in reality, he works all year long.
Why would I give you a dig about that?
:-D
Maybe you don't fully understand the concept of in session and working in one's office.
BTW was that a dig or an honest and kindly statement?
Just for clarification...
BTW was that a dig or an honest and kindly statement?
Just for clarification...
Well, that I agree on rivll!! I have my doubts as well.
I am more bothered by the days they spend in session accomplishing nothing.
My husband has days 'in the field' and days in his office. Totally different kinds of days but work none the less either way. I just assume that is what this situation is as well.
And since it is actually MORE days this year than last, it seems like one of those 'stir em up' type of articles.
Doesn't mean that I think these guys are doing a great job. Because frankly, more days sitting staring at each other not getting anywhere aren't going to help anything.
My husband has days 'in the field' and days in his office. Totally different kinds of days but work none the less either way. I just assume that is what this situation is as well.
And since it is actually MORE days this year than last, it seems like one of those 'stir em up' type of articles.
Doesn't mean that I think these guys are doing a great job. Because frankly, more days sitting staring at each other not getting anywhere aren't going to help anything.
" Maybe you don't fully understand the concept of in session and working in one's office. "
I understand the concept, I am just not convinced they are really doing what they are paid for.
I understand the concept, I am just not convinced they are really doing what they are paid for.
You are so funny. I'm not defending them. They work about the same as the United States Senate. Maybe you don't fully understand the concept of in session and working in one's office.
No, I definitely wasn't defending them. ;0)
I have no doubt that many ARE indeed slackers. Like I said, maybe the better picture is the voting record...or a combination of the two.
Hey, cut them a break, rivil, have you ever dealt with PARKING in DC? It's a nightmare. I feel VERY bad that they have to contend with that. They really have MUCH bigger challenges than we could EVER imagine.
Poor guys! ;0)
I have no doubt that many ARE indeed slackers. Like I said, maybe the better picture is the voting record...or a combination of the two.
Hey, cut them a break, rivil, have you ever dealt with PARKING in DC? It's a nightmare. I feel VERY bad that they have to contend with that. They really have MUCH bigger challenges than we could EVER imagine.
Poor guys! ;0)
I am teasing--not always possible to tell and I know you weren't really defending them, ng
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