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Plain and simple, Congress must act to meet the needs of our constituents. We can do that by strengthening families, increasing the minimum wage, and ensuring equal pay for equal work.

It's time Congress got its priorities straight.

The American people and American businesses are looking to the federal government to lead our nation on the path to economic recovery. It is time to stop splitting hairs. It is time to act.

This is the people's money, and we need to use it on their priorities. Increasing the pay of members of Congress is not their priority.

Politicians in Washington and Madison aren't hearing, aren't listening to their constituents and prioritizing getting people back to work and growing our economy.

That is why I strongly believe we should working in Congress to make America a better place to run a business by reducing the costly burdens of bureaucracy and red tape.

I think the time has come when the American people understand that federal employees need to work an 8-hour day just like everybody else.

I think Congress can pass a bill when the American people start regaining trust in the administration to actually do their job and enforce the laws that are already on the books.

I think that for the next short period of time, our No. 1 priority is Congress needs to do its work and extend the payroll tax cut.

This is just the beginning of a new era for America's workers.