John Thune: “In a time of tight budgets and fiscal constraint, we simply cannot impose new taxes or fees on the American people and…”

It's a pretty simple measure, but an important way to ensure that members of Congress are held to the standards that America should be able to expect of their representatives.

Odds are we plan on being here next week," said Thune.

It’s a great message. I like the message. But it shouldn’t be paid for with taxpayer dollars.

I worry about that, for sure.