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On the recordApril 27, 2010
I support the recent actions by both the Senate and House of Representatives to suspend the 2011 cost of living adjustment for Members of Congress. Although there has been encouraging news on some sectors of our economy, too many Californians are unemployed or underemployed. It is fitting that we forgo a cost of living adjustment at this time.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California
Source
govinfo.gov
Apr 27, 2010

Editor's note · Context

The speaker addresses the suspension of the cost of living adjustment for Congress members amid economic challenges.

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