Hoyer: With Sequester Looming, Republicans Instead Target Federal Employees

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) spoke on the House Floor today in opposition to H.R. 273, which eliminates the 2013 statutory pay adjustment of 0.5% for federal employees. Congressman Hoyer represents more than 62,000 federal employees in the Fifth District, and they are among 2.14 million nationwide who have already accepted a two and a half year pay freeze. Below is an excerpt of his remarks and a link to the video:

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"[The Republican Majority in the House] has now wasted two [days] on debate of nickel-diming the people we rely on to protect our domestic safety, our international security, our food and drugs, our health care, our borders... The animosity directed at our federal employees is so great that we have now taken two [days] to try to diminish their pay and benefits. How sad. While the sequester looms 14 days from today, putting at risk, as I said, America's economy, the creation of American jobs, the sense of confidence in our country and the perception around the world that America is a serious country. How sad. How shameful."