THIS IS HOW YOU FIX CONGRESS

I think Alan Grayson from Florida might be the only Congressional representative happy to introduce this legislation. I'm going to send it to him via e-mail and also to Dennis Kucinich. We need to get rid of the rest of the sleazeballs who are bought and sold by corporate lobbyists--and work only for their own interest. First one to go? I propose Joe Lieberman!

THIS IS HOW YOU FIX CONGRESS  Although this sounds good, I doubt we can find anyone to introduce this to Congress and try to get it passed. It hits too close to home.  A friend sent this along to me. I can't think of a reason to disagree.  I am sending this to my e-mail list and that includes conservatives, liberals, and everybody in between.  Even though we disagree on a number of issues, I count all of you as friends.  My friend and neighbor wants to promote a "Congressional Reform Act of 2010."  It would contain eight provisions, all of which would probably be strongly endorsed by those who drafted the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.  I know many of you will say, "this is impossible."   Let me remind you, Congress has the lowest approval of any entity in Government.  Now is the time when Americans can join together to reform Congress--the entity that "represents" us.  We need to get a Senator to introduce this bill in the U.S. Senate and a Representative to introduce a similar bill in the U.S. House.  These people will become American heroes.  Thanks,  A Fellow American  **********************************   Congressional Reform Act of 2010   1. Term Limits: 12 years only, one of the possible options below. A. Two Six year Senate terms B. Six Two year House terms C. One Six year Senate term and three two year House terms  Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career.  The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.   2.  No Tenure / No Pension: A congressman collects a salary while in office and receives no pay when they are out of office.  Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career.  The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.   3.  Congress (past, present & future) participates in Social Security: All funds in the Congressional retirement fund moves to the Social Security system immediately. All future funds flow into the Social Security system, Congress participates with the American people.  Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career.  The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, server your term(s), then go home and back to work.   4. Congress can purchase their own retirement plan just as all Americans.  Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career.  The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.   5. Congress will no longer vote themselves a pay raise.  Congressional pay will rise by the lower of CPI or 3%.  Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career.  The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.   6. Congress looses their current health care system and participates in the same health care system as the American people.  Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career.  The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.   7. Congress must equally abide by all laws they impose on the American people.  Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career.  The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.   8. All contracts with past and present congressmen are void effective January 1, 2011. The American people did not make this contract with congressmen; congressmen made all these contracts for themselves.  Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career.  The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.  If you agree with the above, pass it on to all in your address list. If not, just delete.