Congressman Sali Answers Yet More Answers

Congressman Bill Sali continues to answer the questions you submitted to Huckleberries for an online interview Thursday. Sali spokesman Bill Sali sez the congressman is going through the last batch of your questions now:

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David Larsen: There seems to be concern over offering healthcare coverage for children whose families exceed a certain income level. Shouldn’t citizens be equally concerned about furnishing healthcare to our politicians who clearly exceed the income level proposed for SCHIP coverage?

Bill Sali: Certainly. The taxpayer should be concerned with where Congress spends all of its money. The benefits, including wages provided to Congress, are determined by Congress. While I’ve only been here a short time I share your concern on responsible spending when it comes to even my own income, and cast a vote earlier this year against an appropriations bill because it allowed for Congressmen to get an automatic pay increase. I didn’t believe such a pay increase was the responsible use of your money. More in extended entry portion.

Previous questions here
Original interview here